ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking lithium and reports starting a new exercise program. The nurse should assess the client for which of the following electrolyte imbalances?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyponatremia is a potential side effect of lithium, exacerbated by sweating and fluid loss from exercise.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is administering medications to a client who weighs 132 lb. The prescription reads chloramphenicol, 50mg/kg/day in 4 divided doses. Available is chloramphenicol 100 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse give with each dose?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 132 lb / 2.2 = 60 kg; 60 kg * 50 mg/kg = 3000 mg/day; 3000 mg / 4 = 750 mg/dose; 750 mg / 100 mg/mL = 7.5 mL.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has hypertension and has started taking lisinopril. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Eyelid edema can be a sign of angioedema, a rare but serious side effect of ACE inhibitors like lisinopril, potentially leading to airway obstruction.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking combination oral contraceptives. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Leg tenderness may indicate deep vein thrombosis, a serious risk with oral contraceptives.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer dextrose 5% in water 500 mL over 12 hr to a client. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 500 mL / 12 hr ≈ 41.67 mL/hr, rounded to 42 mL/hr.