ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning to administer a prefilled syringe of enoxaparin to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Enoxaparin should be injected into the anterolateral or posterolateral abdominal area due to adequate subcutaneous tissue.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client who is receiving filgrastim. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Filgrastim is a medication that stimulates the production of white blood cells (WBCs), particularly neutrophils, which are a type of WBC important for fighting infections. An increase in the WBC count would indicate that filgrastim is effectively stimulating the production of WBCs.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving magnesium sulfate IV bolus for preeclampsia. The client's respiratory rate is 6/min and they have absent deep tendon reflexes. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Calcium gluconate is the antidote for magnesium sulfate toxicity, indicated by respiratory depression and absent reflexes.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer total parenteral nutrition to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Keeping the TPN solution refrigerated until 1 hour before infusion allows it to reach room temperature, reducing discomfort during administration.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client for the first time and needs to know about potential food and medication interactions. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Consulting a drug reference guide provides accurate, specific information about potential food and medication interactions.