ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Endocrine and Hematology 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? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.).
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Calculate: (250 mg ÷ 125 mg/5 mL) × 5 mL = 10 mL.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has hypertension and is to start taking Atenolol. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor which of the following findings is an adverse effect of this medication.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Atenolol, a beta-blocker, can cause postural hypotension due to its effect on blood pressure regulation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer insulin lispro to a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Insulin lispro, a rapid-acting insulin, should be injected 15 minutes before a meal to match glucose absorption.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is collecting data from a client who has hypothyroidism. Which of the following should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypothyroidism slows metabolism, leading to bradycardia as a common symptom.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about the manifestations of hyperglycemia with a client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Hyperglycemia can cause blurry vision due to lens swelling and fruity breath odor from ketone production.