ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Endocrine and Hematology Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer cefixime to a patient. The dose is 200 mg PO. Available is cefixime oral suspension 100 mg/mL. How many milliliters should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Divide the prescribed dose (200 mg) by the concentration (100 mg/mL): 200 mg ÷ 100 mg/mL = 2 mL.
Question 2 of 5
The physician orders vancomycin hydrochloride 2 g/day by mouth in 4 divided doses. The pharmacy fills the client's prescription with 500 mg vancomycin hydrochloride capsules. The nurse should instruct the client to take______capsule(s) per dose.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Each dose is 2 g ÷ 4 = 0.5 g = 500 mg; thus, 1 capsule (500 mg) per dose.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer heparin subcutaneously to a client. Which of the following is an appropriate action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Heparin is administered subcutaneously in the abdomen above the iliac crest to ensure proper absorption and reduce complications.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer aspirin 650 mg PO. Available in aspirin 325 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Divide the prescribed dose (650 mg) by the tablet strength (325 mg): 650 mg ÷ 325 mg/tablet = 2 tablets.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a thrombus and is receiving a continuous infusion of heparin. The client asks the nurse how long it will take for the heparin to dissolve the clot. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Heparin is an anticoagulant that prevents new clot formation but does not dissolve existing clots.