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RN ATI Pharmacology 2019 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer clindamycin to a client who states she forgot to report to the provider that she is allergic to penicillin. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clindamycin is safe for penicillin-allergic clients, as it lacks the beta-lactam ring, so the prescribed dose can be given.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus and is receiving desmopressin by intermittent IV bolus. Which of the following manifestations should indicate to the nurse a therapeutic response to the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Desmopressin reduces urine output in diabetes insipidus by increasing water reabsorption in the kidneys, indicating a therapeutic response.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for ferrous gluconate. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Black stools are a common, harmless side effect of ferrous gluconate, but notification ensures no bleeding is mistaken.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer acyclovir 10 mg/kg IV to a client who weighs 132 lbs. Available is acyclovir IV injectable solution 30 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Client weighs 59.87 kg; dose is 598.75 mg; 598.75 ÷ 30 mg/mL = 19.96 mL, rounded to 20 mL.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer cimetidine 300 mg IV over 15 min to a client. Available is cimetidine 300 mg/100 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To infuse 100 mL in 15 min (0.25 hr), the rate is 100 ÷ 0.25 = 400 mL/hr, ensuring accurate delivery.