ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Quiz 3 e25 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 250 mg PO. Available is amoxicillin oral suspension 125 mg/5 mL. How many ml. should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 250 mg ÷ (125 mg/5 mL) = 250 ÷ 25 = 10 mL.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer fluoxetine 10 mg PO to an older adult client. Available is fluoxetine oral solution 20 mg/5 mL. How many ml should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 10 mg ÷ (20 mg/5 mL) = 10 ÷ 4 = 2.5 mL.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is going to take an expectorant to manage a cough. The nurse should explain that this type of medication treats coughs by which of the following mechanisms?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Expectorants thin and loosen mucus, stimulating secretions to facilitate cough clearance.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer prednisone 40 mg PO to an adolescent client. Available is prednisone oral solution 5 mg/5 mL. How many ml. should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 40 mg ÷ (5 mg/5 mL) = 40 ÷ 1 = 40 mL.
Question 5 of 5
What is the correct term for blood flow through the lung?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Perfusion describes blood flow through the lungs, enabling gas exchange in the alveoli.