ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a group of clients. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the provider before administering?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Warfarin is an oral medication, not subcutaneous, requiring clarification of the prescription.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a group of clients. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the provider before administering?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Warfarin is an oral medication, not subcutaneous, requiring clarification of the prescription.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a group of clients. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the provider before administering?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Warfarin is administered orally, not subcutaneously, so this prescription requires clarification.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has hyponatremia and is receiving an infusion of a prescribed hypertonic solution. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the treatment is effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Improved cognition indicates correction of hyponatremia, as low sodium levels can cause neurological symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer enoxaparin 1 mg/kg subcutaneously every 12 hr. The client's weight is 121 lb. Available is enoxaparin 60 mg/0.6 mL. How many mL 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: C
Rationale: 121 lb = 55 kg; 1 mg/kg × 55 kg = 55 mg; (55 mg / 60 mg) × 0.6 mL = 0.55 mL, rounded to 0.6 mL.