ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Assessment 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who requires a transfusion of one unit of packed RBCs. The nurse receives the following prescription: “Diphenhydramine 50 mg by mouth once, one hour prior to transfusion.â€. The nurse should identify this as which of the following types of prescription?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A single prescription is a one-time order for a specific medication to be given at a specific time. In this case, diphenhydramine 50 mg by mouth once, one hour prior to transfusion, fits the definition of a single prescription.
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Vital Signs
History and Physical
Nurse's Notes
Physical Examination Results
Diagnostic Results
1200
Temperature: 37.1°C (98.8°F)
Blood Pressure: 145/95 mm Hg
Respiratory Rate: 24/min
Heart Rate: 95/min
1700
Temperature: 37.2°C (98.9°F)
Blood Pressure: 103/72 mm Hg
Respiratory Rate: 18/min
Heart Rate: 105/min
Question 2 of 5
The client is at risk for developing which condition? Complete the following sentence by selecting the correct options from the list below: The client is at risk for developing Syncopecardiac arrhythmiaMuscle spasmsFluid overload due to HypokalemiaHypertensionHypernatremiaSinus tachycardia.
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: The client is at risk for developing cardiac arrhythmia due to hypokalemia. Low potassium levels can lead to irregular heartbeats, indicated by the client's symptoms and potassium level of 3.1 mEq/L.
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Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client receiving an intermittent IV bolus of gentamicin twice daily. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor while the client is receiving this medication? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C,E
Rationale: Serum creatinine should be monitored because gentamicin can cause nephrotoxicity. WBC count should be monitored because gentamicin can cause leukopenia or other changes in white blood cell counts.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is administering bumetanide to a client who has ascites. The nurse should recognize that which of the following findings is an expected therapeutic effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased urinary output is the expected therapeutic effect of bumetanide. As a potent loop diuretic, bumetanide increases the excretion of water and electrolytes.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has angina and a new prescription for nitroglycerin tablets. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Storing unused tablets at room temperature is correct. Nitroglycerin tablets should be stored in their original container at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.