ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Endocrine and Hematology Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for digoxin 0.25 mg PO daily. The amount available is digoxin 0.125 mg tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.).
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Divide the prescribed dose (0.25 mg) by the tablet strength (0.125 mg): 0.25 mg ÷ 0.125 mg/tablet = 2 tablets.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has hypertension and is to start taking Atenolol. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor which of the following findings is an adverse effect of this medication.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Atenolol, a beta-blocker, can cause postural hypotension due to its effect on blood pressure regulation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has asthma. The client asks the nurse how albuterol helps his breathing. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the response? (Select all that apply).
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Albuterol, a bronchodilator, relaxes airway muscles, preventing wheezing, opening airways, and reducing coughing.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer cefixime to a patient. The dose is 200 mg PO. Available is cefixime oral suspension 100 mg/mL. How many milliliters should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Divide the prescribed dose (200 mg) by the concentration (100 mg/mL): 200 mg ÷ 100 mg/mL = 2 mL.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about the manifestations of hyperglycemia with a client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Hyperglycemia can cause blurry vision due to lens swelling and fruity breath odor from ketone production.