ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving prednisone on a long-term basis to treat inflammatory bowel disease. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Long-term prednisone use increases osteoporosis risk; a high-calcium diet supports bone health.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is initiating IV therapy for a client who had a right-sided mastectomy. In which of the following locations should the nurse place a catheter?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The left arm should be used to avoid complications like lymphedema on the side of the mastectomy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking an osmotic laxative. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of fluid volume deficit?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oliguria indicates fluid volume deficit, as osmotic laxatives can cause dehydration by drawing water into the intestines.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory report of a client who has bipolar disorder prior to the administration of lithium carbonate. The client's lithium level is 0.6 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A lithium level of 0.6 mEq/L is at the lower end of the therapeutic range; a dosage increase may be needed for optimal efficacy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer heparin subcutaneously to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take to minimize bleeding following the injection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Grasping the skin creates a fold, reducing the risk of bleeding by avoiding deep tissue injection.