ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Assessment 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer ketorolac 30 mg IM to a client who is postoperative. Available is ketorolac 15 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dose required: 30 mg, Concentration: 15 mg/mL. 30 mg ÷ 15 mg/mL = 2 mL. The nurse should administer 2 mL of ketorolac.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking lisinopril for several months. The nurse should plan to check which of the following laboratory values to monitor for adverse effects of the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lisinopril can cause hyperkalemia (high potassium levels), so monitoring potassium levels is crucial to prevent complications.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer mannitol IV to a client. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations as an expected outcome of this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic used primarily to reduce intracranial pressure (ICP) and treat cerebral edema.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing laboratory data for a client who is taking simvastatin to correct plasma lipid levels. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of this therapy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) is an adverse effect of simvastatin therapy. Statins can cause liver damage, which is indicated by elevated liver enzymes such as ALT.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings for a female client who is taking zidovudine to treat HIV. Which of the following should the nurse identify as an adverse finding associated with this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A neutrophil count of 650/mm³ indicates neutropenia, a known adverse effect of zidovudine, increasing the risk of infections.