ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who received alteplase 12 hr ago following a thrombotic stroke. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alteplase, a thrombolytic, increases bleeding risk, including intracranial hemorrhage.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer erythromycin 2 g PO daily in equally divided doses every 6 hr. How many mg should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 2 g = 2000 mg; 2000 mg ÷ 4 doses = 500 mg/dose.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is receiving intermittent parenteral metronidazole. Which of the following conditions should the nurse recognize as an indication for this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Metronidazole treats anaerobic infections, including endocarditis caused by susceptible bacteria.
Extract:
Vital Signs
Nurses' Notes
1 week ago:
Temperature 37° C (98.6° F)
Heart rate 64/min
Respiratory rate 12/min
Blood pressure 118/72 mm Hg
Today.
Temperature 37.2° C (98.9° F)
Heart rate 82/min
Respiratory rate 16/min
Blood pressure 110/68 mm Hg
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in the clinic. Which of the following client statements indicates to the nurse the teaching about methotrexate for stomatitis was effective? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: A: Avoiding alcohol prevents worsening of stomatitis-related mucosal irritation. B: Soft or semisolid foods reduce discomfort by minimizing chewing irritation. C: Saline rinses every 2 hours promote healing and cleanliness of oral lesions.
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Question 5 of 5
A nurse is mixing regular insulin and NPH insulin in the same syringe prior to administering it to a client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Injecting air into the NPH vial first prevents contamination of the regular insulin vial, maintaining sterility when mixing insulins.