ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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: A
Rationale: Injecting air into the NPH vial first prevents contamination of regular insulin. The sequence is: air into NPH, air into regular, withdraw regular, then withdraw NPH.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer amphotericin B lipid complex via intermittent IV bolus to a client who has infective endocarditis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Amphotericin B lipid complex should be infused over 2 hours to minimize side effects. Other actions are incorrect.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is administering 4 mg of hydromorphone to a client by mouth every 4 hr. The medication is provided as hydromorphone 8 mg per tablet. Which of the following actions is appropriate for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hydromorphone, a controlled substance, requires disposal of unused portions with a witness to prevent diversion. Other actions are incorrect.
Question 4 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: A
Rationale: Injecting air into the NPH vial first prevents contamination of regular insulin. The sequence is: air into NPH, air into regular, withdraw regular, then withdraw NPH.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who develops an anaphylactic reaction to IV antibiotic administration. After assessing the client's respiratory status and stopping the medication infusion, which of the following actions should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis to reverse allergic responses. Other actions are secondary.