ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer erythromycin 2 g PO daily in equally divided doses every 6 hr. How many mg should the nurse administer per dose?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 2 g = 2000 mg; divided by 4 doses (every 6 hr) = 500 mg per dose.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has received oxycodone. The nurse notes that the client's respiratory rate is 8/min. The nurse should identify that which of the following is the pathophysiology for the client's respiratory rate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oxycodone binds to opioid receptors in the brainstem, reducing respiratory drive and causing a decreased respiratory rate.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer erythromycin 2 g PO daily in equally divided doses every 6 hr. How many mg should the nurse administer per dose?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 2 g = 2000 mg; divided by 4 doses (every 6 hr) = 500 mg per dose.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for epoetin alfa. Which of the following routes should the nurse plan to use for administration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Epoetin alfa is effectively administered subcutaneously for slow, sustained release into the bloodstream.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has tuberculosis and is taking isoniazid and rifampin. Which of the following outcomes indicates that the client is adhering to the medication regimen?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A negative sputum culture indicates effective treatment and adherence, as consistent medication intake is necessary to eliminate TB bacteria.