ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam Final Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer phenytoin 50 mg IV bolus to a client Who has a seizure disorder. The medication is supplied as a 50 mg/mL vial. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Administer the medication over 1 min. This is important to prevent adverse effects such as hypotension and cardiac arrhythmias, which can occur if phenytoin is administered too rapidly. Diluting the medication with sterile water (
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A) is not necessary as the medication is already in a concentration suitable for IV administration. Following the IV injection with sterile water (
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C) is not a standard practice and may not provide any additional benefit. Slowing the injection if the medication crystallizes (
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D) is incorrect because if the medication crystallizes, it should not be used and the nurse should obtain a new vial.
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