ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning to administer medications to a client who weighs 198 lb. The prescription reads, 'filgrastim 5 mcg/kg, subcutaneous, daily.' Available is filgrastim 300 mcg/mL. How many mL should the nurse plan to give with each dose?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 198 lb / 2.2 = 90 kg; 90 kg * 5 mcg/kg = 450 mcg; 450 mcg / 300 mcg/mL = 1.5 mL.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who reports smoking 3 packs of cigarettes per day and has a prescription for nicotine gum. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chewing nicotine gum slowly over 30 minutes allows controlled nicotine delivery through the buccal mucosa to manage cravings effectively.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing the vital signs of a client who is taking amiodarone. The nurse should anticipate which of the following findings as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bradycardia is a well-known adverse effect of amiodarone due to its effect on sinus node function and QT interval prolongation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a client who received epinephrine. Which of the following findings should the nurse report as an adverse effect of epinephrine?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Epinephrine increases myocardial oxygen demand, potentially causing chest pain, especially in clients with cardiovascular disease.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has major burns and is experiencing dehydration. The nurse should anticipate a prescription to infuse which of the following solutions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lactated Ringer's mimics extracellular fluid, effectively restoring volume and electrolytes in burn patients.