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ATI N303 Pharmacology Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who requires a medication that is packaged in a single dose glass ampule. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use when opening the glass ampule?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tapping the top and breaking the ampule away from the body with gauze prevents glass shards from contaminating the medication and ensures safety.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse on a medical unit is planning care for an older adult client who takes several medications. Which of the following prescribed medications places the client at risk for orthostatic hypotension? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Duloxetine can cause blood pressure fluctuations due to its effect on norepinephrine. Furosemide reduces blood volume, increasing the risk of orthostatic hypotension. Telmisartan causes vasodilation, which can lower blood pressure and contribute to orthostatic hypotension.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer clindamycin 300 mg by intermittent IV bolus over 30 min to a client who has a staphylococci infection. Available is clindamycin premixed in 50 mL 0.90% sodium chloride (NaCl). The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To calculate: 50 mL ÷ 0.5 hr = 100 mL/hr, ensuring the correct infusion rate for clindamycin administration.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client who states, 'That looks different from the pill I usually take.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking the client to describe the pill verifies its identity, ensuring the correct medication is administered and addressing the client's concern.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer verapamil by IV bolus to a client who is having cardiac dysrhythmias. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor when giving this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Verapamil, a calcium channel blocker, can cause hypotension due to vasodilation, requiring careful monitoring during IV administration.