ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 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? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 350 mL ÷ 180 min = 1.944 mL/min; 1.944 × 10 gtt/mL = 19.44, rounded to 19 gtt/min.
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: Metronidazole treats anaerobic infections, including endocarditis caused by susceptible bacteria.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer propranolol to a client. Which of the following should the nurse assess prior to administering this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Propranolol, a beta-blocker, slows heart rate, so assessing heart rate ensures it's safe to administer and prevents bradycardia.
Question 4 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 may signal gastrointestinal bleeding, a serious side effect requiring reporting.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client when they discover that the wrong medication was dispensed by the pharmacy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reporting a near miss promotes system improvements without alarming the client unnecessarily.