ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer dextrose 5% in water 350 mL IV to infuse over 3 hr. The drop factor of the manual IV tubing is 10 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/min?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calculate: (350 mL * 10 gtt/mL) / (3 hr * 60 min/hr) = 3500 gtt / 180 min ≈ 19.44 gtt/min, rounded to 19.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is receiving intermittent parenteral metronidazole. Which of the following conditions should the nurse recognize as an indication for this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Endocarditis is an infection of the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves, usually caused by bacteria entering the bloodstream. Treatment typically involves antibiotics that can penetrate into heart tissues to eradicate the infection.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medication list of a client who has erectile dysfunction and is requesting a prescription for sildenafil. The nurse should identify that which of the following medications is a contraindication for receiving this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nitroglycerin is commonly used to treat angina and works by dilating blood vessels to increase blood flow to the heart. Concomitant use of sildenafil with nitroglycerin or other nitrates is contraindicated due to the risk of severe hypotension and cardiovascular collapse.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is dehydrated and receiving IV fluid replacement. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings indicates the treatment has been effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Moist oral mucous membranes indicate restored hydration status, as dehydration typically causes dryness due to decreased saliva production.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer dextrose 5% in water 500 mL over 12 hr to a client. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 500 mL / 12 hr ≈ 41.67 mL/hr, rounded to 42 mL/hr.