ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Endocrine and Hematology Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer dexamethasone 3 mg PO. Available are dexamethasone 1.5 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.).
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Divide the prescribed dose (3 mg) by the tablet strength (1.5 mg): 3 mg ÷ 1.5 mg/tablet = 2 tablets.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer dextrose 3.5% in water (D3.5W) 1200 mL to infuse over 24 hours. The drop factor of the manual IV infusion is 15 gtt/mL. How many gtt/min should the nurse set the infusion to deliver? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.).
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Calculate: (1200 mL ÷ 1440 min) × 15 gtt/mL = 12.495 ≈ 13 gtt/min.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for nebulizer treatments. Which of the following client statements indicates to the nurse a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sealing lips around the mouthpiece and taking slow, deep breaths is essential for effective nebulizer treatment.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer lorazepam 2 mg PO. Available in lorazepam 1 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Divide the prescribed dose (2 mg) by the tablet strength (1 mg): 2 mg ÷ 1 mg/tablet = 2 tablets.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has hypertension and is to start taking Atenolol. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor which of the following findings is an adverse effect of this medication.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Atenolol, a beta-blocker, can cause postural hypotension due to its effect on blood pressure regulation.