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ATI N303 Pharmacology Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client who states, 'That looks different from the pill I usually take.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking the client to describe the pill verifies its identity, ensuring the correct medication is administered and addressing the client's concern.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer morphine sulfate 2 mg IV bolus. Available is morphine sulfate 10 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To calculate: 2 mg ÷ 10 mg/mL = 0.2 mL. Administering 0.2 mL ensures the correct dose of morphine sulfate is given.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for cyclobenzaprine. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cyclobenzaprine can cause drowsiness and dizziness, so avoiding driving until its effects are known ensures client safety.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse administers the wrong medication to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking vital signs first assesses the client's immediate condition, identifying any adverse effects from the wrong medication to guide further action.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer dextrose 5% in water (DW) 150 mL IV to infuse over 3 hr. The drop factor of the manual IV tubing is 10 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/min? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To calculate: 150 mL × 10 gtt/mL ÷ 180 min = 8.33 gtt/min, rounded to 8 gtt/min, ensuring accurate infusion rate.