ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer sulfadiazine 150mg/kg PO to divide equally every 6 hr to an adolescent who weighs 88 lb. Available is sulfadiazine 500 mg/tab. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 88 lb ÷ 2.2 = 40 kg; 150 mg/kg × 40 kg = 6000 mg daily; 6000 mg ÷ 4 = 1500 mg per dose; 1500 mg ÷ 500 mg/tab = 3 tablets.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following routes of administration should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: TPN requires a central venous access device due to its high osmolarity, which can damage peripheral veins.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of benign prostate hypertrophy and a prescription for doxazosin. The client tells the nurse, 'I do not want to take this medication. I would prefer a natural therapy.' Which of the following supplements should the nurse suggest the client discuss with the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Saw palmetto is commonly used to alleviate symptoms of benign prostate hypertrophy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has multiple allergies about using an epinephrine auto-injector. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In emergencies, epinephrine auto-injectors can be administered through clothing to ensure rapid delivery.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving prednisone on a long-term basis to treat inflammatory bowel disease. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Long-term prednisone use increases osteoporosis risk; a high-calcium diet supports bone health.