ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is to receive potassium replacement. The provider's prescription reads, 'Potassium chloride 30 mEq in 0.9% sodium chloride 100 mL IV over 30 min.' For which of the following reasons should the nurse clarify this prescription with the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The infusion rate (30 mEq over 30 min) exceeds safe limits (10-20 mEq/h), risking arrhythmias. Other options are incorrect.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking triamterene. For which of the following laboratory values should the nurse withhold the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Triamterene, a potassium-sparing diuretic, can cause hyperkalemia. A potassium of 5.3 mEq/L warrants withholding the drug.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for lithium carbonate. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Swelling of the feet may indicate lithium toxicity, requiring immediate reporting. Other instructions are incorrect.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child following an orthopaedic procedure. When assessing the child for pain, which of the following pain scales should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The FACES pain scale is appropriate for a 4-year-old, using facial expressions to assess pain. Other scales are for different age groups.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has sinusitis and a new prescription for cefuroxime. Which of the following client information is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cefuroxime, a cephalosporin, may cause allergic reactions in penicillin-allergic clients, making this a priority. Other findings are less critical.