ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer cefazolin 1 g in 0.9% sodium chloride 100 ml- via intermittent IV bolus over 30 min. The drop factor of the manual IV tubing is I5 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: Infusion rate (gtt/min)= ( Volume (mL)/ Time (min) × Drop factor Substitute the values into the formula 100ml/30 *15 = 50gtt/min
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has received oxycodone. The nurse notes that the client's respiratory rate is 8/min. The nurse should identify that which of the following is the pathophysiology for the client's respiratory rate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Oxycodone is an opioid analgesic medication that acts primarily on the central nervous system (CNS) to relieve pain. One of the side effects of opioids like oxycodone is respiratory depression, where breathing becomes slow and shallow. This effect occurs because opioids suppress the activity of the respiratory centers in the brainstem, leading to decreased respiratory rate and depth.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for rifampin. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rifampin causes a harmless reddish-orange discoloration of body fluids, including urine, which is a normal side effect.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is developing a teaching plan for an older adult client who has a new prescription for insulin glargine. Which of the following expected outcomes should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Insulin glargine requires accurate dosing, and using reading glasses helps older adults with visual impairments avoid errors.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client with hypertension who is receiving propranolol. Which of the following findings requires the nurse's intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Propranolol is a beta-blocker that can cause bradycardia; a heart rate of 56/min may require intervention if it indicates symptomatic bradycardia.