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ATI N303 Pharmacology Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and a prescription for digoxin 125 mcg PO daily. Available is digoxin PO 0.25 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To calculate: 125 mcg = 0.125 mg; 0.125 mg ÷ 0.25 mg/tablet = 0.5 tablets, ensuring the correct digoxin dose.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer verapamil by IV bolus to a client who is having cardiac dysrhythmias. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor when giving this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Verapamil, a calcium channel blocker, can cause hypotension due to vasodilation, requiring careful monitoring during IV administration.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a peripheral IV with a continuous infusion. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of phlebitis? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Erythema, streak formation, warmth, and throbbing indicate vein inflammation characteristic of phlebitis, requiring intervention to prevent further complications.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a class about pharmacodynamics. The nurse should include that which of the following medication levels occurs when a medication is at the lowest serum concentration?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The trough level represents the lowest serum concentration before the next dose, ensuring the medication remains within therapeutic range.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client who states, 'I don't want to take those drugs.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking the client why they refuse helps identify concerns or misconceptions, allowing the nurse to address them and promote informed decision-making.