ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer amphotericin B lipid complex via intermittent IV bolus to a client who has infective endocarditis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Amphotericin B lipid complex should be infused slowly over 2 hours to minimize infusion-related reactions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking an osmotic laxative. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of fluid volume deficit?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oliguria indicates fluid volume deficit, as osmotic laxatives can cause dehydration by drawing water into the intestines.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching about warfarin to a client who has deep-vein thrombosis. The nurse should instruct the client to obtain which of the following laboratory tests monthly?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: INR monitoring is essential for clients on warfarin to ensure therapeutic anticoagulation and prevent bleeding or clotting.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is admitting a client who has diabetic ketoacidosis and a blood glucose level of 800 mg/dL. Which of the following interventions should the nurse initiate first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fluid replacement with 0.9% sodium chloride is the first intervention to correct dehydration and dilute blood glucose in diabetic ketoacidosis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is preparing to administer an influenza vaccine to a client. The client tells the nurse, 'I no longer want to receive this vaccine.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This response respects the client's autonomy while acknowledging the vaccine's importance, maintaining a therapeutic relationship.