ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who requires treatment for high cholesterol. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse expect to administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Colesevelam, a bile acid sequestrant, lowers cholesterol. Other medications treat unrelated conditions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse accidentally administers the medication metformin instead of metoprolol to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Metformin lowers blood glucose, so accidental administration risks hypoglycemia. Checking glucose levels is critical. HDL, thyroid, and uric acid levels are unrelated to metformin's effects.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has sinusitis and a new prescription for cefuroxime. Which of the following client information is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cefuroxime, a cephalosporin, may cause allergic reactions in penicillin-allergic clients, making this a priority. Other findings are less critical.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 4,000 units of heparin subcutaneously to a client who has deep-vein thrombosis. Available is heparin 10,000 units/mL. How many mL of heparin should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) mL.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calculation: 4,000 units / 10,000 units/mL = 0.4 mL. This is the correct dose.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving intravenous therapy. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as a manifestation of fluid volume excess?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Distended neck veins indicate fluid volume excess due to increased central venous pressure. Other findings suggest different conditions.