ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to titrate a continuous nitroprusside infusion for a client. The nurse should plan to titrate the infusion according to which of the following assessments?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nitroprusside is a vasodilator used to lower blood pressure; titration should be based on blood pressure monitoring.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who develops an anaphylactic reaction to IV antibiotic administration. After assessing the client's respiratory status and stopping the medication infusion. Which of the following actions should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Epinephrine is the priority treatment in anaphylaxis to reverse the severe allergic response by constricting blood vessels, relaxing lung smooth muscles, and reducing swelling.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client. Using the rights of medication administration. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure the right medication is administered to the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using two client identifiers ensures the right client receives the medication, a key component of the rights of medication administration.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer filgrastim 5 mcg/kg/day subcutaneous to a client who weighs 143 lb. How many mcg should the nurse administer per day? (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: Dose= Weight in kg * dose per kg per day; 143lb/2.2046 * 5mcg = 325mcg per day
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in the post-anesthesia unit who is experiencing malignant hyperthermia. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse anticipate administering?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dantrolene is used to treat malignant hyperthermia by preventing calcium release from the sarcoplasmic reticulum.