ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Endocrine and Hematology Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a client's daily dose of NPH insulin at 0730. The nurse should expect this type of insulin to peak within which of the following timeframes after administration?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: NPH insulin peaks 4 to 12 hours after administration, with 6 to 10 hours being a typical range.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking levothyroxine for hypothyroidism. Which of the following indicates the client's dose is too high?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Excess levothyroxine can cause hyperthyroidism symptoms, including tachycardia due to increased metabolic rate.
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 reinforcing discharge instructions for a client who has asthma and is about to start taking theophylline. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor which of the following findings is an adverse effect of the medication.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Theophylline can cause tachycardia as an adverse effect due to its stimulant properties on the heart.