ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients in a long-term care facility. For which of the following situations should the nurse complete an incident report?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This situation involves a medication error, requiring an incident report to ensure investigation and corrective actions.
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?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 2 g = 2000 mg; divided by 4 doses (every 6 hr) = 500 mg per dose.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning to teach a group of nurses about the uses of mannitol. Which of the following client conditions is an indication for administering this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mannitol reduces intraocular pressure in conditions like acute glaucoma by drawing fluid out of the eye.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about administering naloxone to treat a client who is experiencing opioid toxicity. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Naloxone can precipitate withdrawal and arrhythmias, requiring monitoring post-administration.
Question 5 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: A
Rationale: Alteplase promotes fibrinolysis, increasing the risk of hemorrhage, a critical adverse effect to monitor.