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ATI Pharmacology NRSG 106 Fletcher Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 0.175 mg PO once a day. The amount available is levothyroxine 8 mcg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Converting 0.175 mg to 175 mcg, then dividing by 8 mcg/tablet gives 21.875 tablets, rounded to 22, making option D the correct dose.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has diabetes and a new prescription for insulin glargine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide regarding this type of insulin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Insulin glargine is a long-acting insulin that provides a steady, continuous level of insulin for up to 24 hours, typically administered once daily. The correct duration is 18 to 24 hours, making option D accurate.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing contraception options for four clients. The nurse should identify that which of the following clients has a contraindication for receiving oral contraceptives?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Smoking, especially in women over 35, increases cardiovascular risks with oral contraceptives, making it a contraindication, making option D correct.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is receiving a telephone prescription for a client and documents it as metformin 500 mg PO BID. Which of the following elements should the nurse identify is missing from the prescription?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The prescription includes dosage (500 mg), route (PO), and frequency (BI
D), but 'metformin' is assumed and not explicitly stated, making the medication name the missing element.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has heart failure and is prescribed furosemide. Which of the following findings is an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Furosemide, a loop diuretic, increases potassium excretion, leading to hypokalemia, which can cause muscle weakness or arrhythmias, making option A correct.