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ATI Pharmocology Exam Fletcher NRSG 106 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer meperidine 35 mg IM to a client every 6 hr PRN for pain. Available is meperidine injection 75 mg/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: A
Rationale: Using the formula Dose / Concentration = 35 mg / 75 mg/mL = 0.4667 mL, rounded to 0.5 mL.
Question 2 of 5
When evaluating a patient who is taking orlistat, which is an intended therapeutic effect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Orlistat inhibits fat absorption, promoting weight loss as its primary therapeutic effect.
Question 3 of 5
A patient has been taking donepezil for 2 weeks as part of the treatment for early stages of Alzheimer's disease. Her daughter calls the prescriber's office and is upset because 'Mother has not improved one bit!' Which response by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Donepezil may take up to 6 weeks to show therapeutic effects, providing an accurate expectation.
Question 4 of 5
The MedSurg nurse assesses a patient after arriving on the unit from the PACU. The patient states that she is in pain, rating the pain at a 7 out of 10. The nurse administers 4mg morphine IV as prescribed. After administering the drug, the PACU nurse calls to say a dose of morphine was given and not documented. What actions should the nurse perform? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Monitoring respiratory rate, reporting the error, informing the provider, and documenting the dose are critical to manage potential overdose and ensure patient safety.
Question 5 of 5
A 73-year-old male with Parkinson's disease, emphysema, and benign prostatic hyperplasia presents to the clinic for routine care. Following detailed assessment, the provider has prescribed an anticholinergic drug for the client. What is the nurse's priority teaching point to the client in regard to his new medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Anticholinergics can worsen urinary retention, especially in BPH, making prompt reporting of urination issues critical.