ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer filgrastim 5 mcg/kg/day subcutaneous to a client who weighs 143 lb. How many mcg should the nurse administer per day?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calculation: 143 lb / 2.2 = 65 kg; 65 kg × 5 mcg/kg = 325 mcg, rounded to the nearest whole number.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving diazepam for moderate (conscious) sedation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to assess for an adverse reaction to the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diazepam can depress respiration; monitoring oxygen saturation detects this adverse effect early.
Extract:
Vital Signs
Nurses' Notes
1 week ago:
Temperature 37° C (98.6° F) Heart rate 64/min Respiratory rate 12/min
Blood pressure 118/72 mm Hg Today:
Temperature 37.2° C (98.9° F) Heart rate 82/min Respiratory rate 16/min
Blood pressure 110/68 mm Hg
A nurse is caring for a client in the clinic.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following client statements indicates to the nurse the teaching was effective? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Saline rinses soothe stomatitis, avoiding alcohol prevents irritation, and soft foods reduce trauma. Firm-bristle brushes worsen irritation, and folic acid is recommended with methotrexate, not avoided.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a prescription for total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: TPN is administered via a central vein due to its hypertonicity, requiring large vessel infusion.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for captopril. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Captopril can cause orthostatic hypotension, requiring caution with position changes.