ATI RN
ATI N303 Pharmacology Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin to a client who has heart failure. Which of the following actions is appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Evaluating for nausea, vomiting, and anorexia is critical as these are signs of digoxin toxicity, which requires immediate attention to prevent complications.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing an older adult client who is receiving IV therapy. The nurse should recognize that which of the following findings indicates fluid volume excess? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Bounding pulse, pitting edema, and crackles indicate fluid volume excess due to increased blood volume, tissue fluid accumulation, and pulmonary congestion.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a class about pharmacodynamics. The nurse should include that which of the following medication levels occurs when a medication is at the lowest serum concentration?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The trough level represents the lowest serum concentration before the next dose, ensuring the medication remains within therapeutic range.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an otic medication to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Warming the otic medication to room temperature prevents discomfort or dizziness, enhancing patient comfort during administration.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and a prescription for digoxin 125 mcg PO daily. Available is digoxin PO 0.25 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To calculate: 125 mcg = 0.125 mg; 0.125 mg ÷ 0.25 mg/tablet = 0.5 tablets, ensuring the correct digoxin dose.