ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 Exam 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Daily weight monitoring detects fluid imbalances, a common TPN complication, ensuring timely intervention.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is interviewing a client who was newly admitted prior to administering medications. The client tells the nurse, 'I forgot to tell the doctor take albuterol for asthma.' For which of the following medications should the nurse withhold the dose and notify the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Propranolol, a beta-blocker, can counteract albuterol's bronchodilation, necessitating withholding and provider notification.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving ceftriaxone intravenously. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as an allergic reaction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypotension is a sign of an allergic reaction to ceftriaxone, indicating possible anaphylaxis, requiring prompt recognition.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who received a dose of sodium polystyrene sulfonate. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the medication has been effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sodium polystyrene sulfonate lowers potassium in hyperkalemia. A potassium level of 4.6 mEq/L within normal range indicates effectiveness.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer enoxaparin 1 mg/kg subcutaneously every 12 hr. The client's weight is 121 lb. Available is enoxaparin 60 mg/0.6 mL. How many mL 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: B
Rationale: 121 lb ÷ 2.2 = 55 kg; 55 kg × 1 mg/kg = 55 mg; 60 mg/0.6 mL = 100 mg/mL; 55 mg ÷ 100 mg/mL = 0.55 mL, rounded to 0.6 mL.