ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 retake 1 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 15 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/min?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calculation: (100 mL × 15 gtt/mL) / 30 min = 50 gtt/min, rounded to whole number.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the list of current medications for a client who has a new prescription for nitroglycerin. The nurse should identify that which of the following client medications is contraindicated for use with nitroglycerin?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sildenafil with nitroglycerin risks severe hypotension, a contraindicated combination.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer pain medication to a postoperative client who had a total knee replacement and reports pain as 5 on a scale of 0 to 10. Which of the following PRN medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ketorolac IV effectively manages moderate postoperative pain (5/10) without opioid sedation risks.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). The nurse identifies that the client has developed confusion pitting edema. After slowing the infusion rate, which of the following findings should the nurse assess next?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Urinary output assesses fluid overload, indicated by confusion and edema, post-TPN rate adjustment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a prescription for cefaclor. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as an indication of an allergic reaction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pruritus is a classic allergic reaction sign to cefaclor, indicating hypersensitivity.