ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Endocrine and Hematology Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has diabetes mellitus. The client is confused, flushed, and has an acetone odor on their breath. The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following types of insulin to treat the client.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Symptoms suggest diabetic ketoacidosis, treated with IV regular insulin to rapidly lower blood sugar and ketones.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for digoxin 0.25 mg PO daily. The amount available is digoxin 0.125 mg tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.).
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Divide the prescribed dose (0.25 mg) by the tablet strength (0.125 mg): 0.25 mg ÷ 0.125 mg/tablet = 2 tablets.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking levothyroxine for hypothyroidism. Which of the following indicates the client's dose is too high?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Excess levothyroxine can cause hyperthyroidism symptoms, including tachycardia due to increased metabolic rate.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer dexamethasone 3 mg PO. Available are dexamethasone 1.5 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.).
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Divide the prescribed dose (3 mg) by the tablet strength (1.5 mg): 3 mg ÷ 1.5 mg/tablet = 2 tablets.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer Lactated Ringer's solution IV to infuse at 120 mL/hr for a client who has a respiratory disorder. The drop factor in the manual IV tubing is 60 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the flow rate to deliver how many gtts/min?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using the formula (Volume × Drop factor) ÷ Time = (120 mL × 60 gtt/mL) ÷ 60 min = 120 gtt/min.