ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Endocrine and Hematology Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who has angina pectoris and a new prescription to apply a nitroglycerin transdermal patch daily. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cleansing the skin ensures proper adhesion and absorption of the nitroglycerin patch.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking levothyroxine for hypothyroidism. Which of the following indicates the client's dose is too high?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Excess levothyroxine can cause hyperthyroidism symptoms, including tachycardia due to increased metabolic rate.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer risperidone 5 mg PO. Available is risperidone 2 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth, Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero).
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Divide the prescribed dose (5 mg) by the tablet strength (2 mg): 5 mg ÷ 2 mg/tablet = 2.5 tablets.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who has angina pectoris and a new prescription to apply a nitroglycerin transdermal patch daily. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Proper disposal of the used patch prevents accidental exposure to nitroglycerin.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a client's daily dose of NPH insulin at 0730. The nurse should expect this type of insulin to peak within which of the following timeframes after administration?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: NPH insulin peaks 4 to 12 hours after administration, with 6 to 10 hours being a typical range.