ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Endocrine and Hematology Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is collecting data from a client who has hypothyroidism. Which of the following should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypothyroidism slows metabolism, leading to bradycardia as a common symptom.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a prescription for 3,000 mL of intravenous fluids over the next 24 hours. The nurse should set the volumetric pump to deliver how many milliliters per hour?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To calculate the rate, divide the total volume (3,000 mL) by the total time (24 hours): 3,000 mL ÷ 24 hours = 125 mL/hr.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer aspirin 650 mg PO. Available in aspirin 325 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Divide the prescribed dose (650 mg) by the tablet strength (325 mg): 650 mg ÷ 325 mg/tablet = 2 tablets.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has diabetes mellitus. The client is confused, flushed, and has an acetone odor on their breath. The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following types of insulin to treat the client.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Symptoms suggest diabetic ketoacidosis, treated with IV regular insulin to rapidly lower blood sugar and ketones.