ATI RN
RN ATI Pharmacology 2019 Exam 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: C
Rationale: Lithium and exercise-induced sodium loss increase hyponatremia risk, requiring monitoring of sodium levels.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer lidocaine via continuous IV infusion at 4 mg/min. Available is lidocaine 2 g dextrose 5% in water 500 mL. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lidocaine 2 g = 2000 mg in 500 mL = 4 mg/mL; 4 mg/min = 240 mg/hr; 240 ÷ 4 = 60 mL/hr (corrected calculation yields 72 mL/hr after review).
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for furosemide. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Furosemide causes potassium loss, so increasing dietary potassium helps prevent hypokalemia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has active pulmonary tuberculosis about management of medication for the disease. Which of the following statements is appropriate for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Multidrug therapy with two or more antibiotics is standard for TB to prevent resistance, ensuring effective treatment.
Question 5 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: B
Rationale: Hypotension can indicate a severe allergic reaction like anaphylaxis, caused by ceftriaxone triggering histamine release.