ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 Retake 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer propranolol to a client. Which of the following should the nurse assess prior to administering this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Propranolol, a beta-blocker, can lower heart rate, so assessing it first prevents exacerbation of bradycardia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer cefazolin 1 g in 0.9% sodium chloride 100 mL via intermittent IV bolus over 30 min. The drop factor of the manual IV tubing is 15 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/min? (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: Flow rate calculation: (100 mL / 30 min) × 15 gtt/mL = 50 gtt/min, ensuring accurate delivery over the specified time.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: TPN delivers nutrients intravenously, bypassing digestion to rest the bowels, which is its primary purpose.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has heart failure and is taking furosemide. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing fluid volume deficit?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevated hematocrit indicates concentrated blood from fluid loss due to furosemide.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is developing a teaching plan for an older adult client who has a new prescription for insulin glargine. Which of the following expected outcomes should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reading glasses ensure accurate dosing, critical for older adults with visual changes.