ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Endocrine and Hematology Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a patient who has hypertension and a new prescription for verapamil. The nurse should instruct the patient to avoid taking this medication with which of the following foods?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Grapefruit interacts with verapamil by inhibiting intestinal metabolism, increasing bioavailability, which can lead to toxicity.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving heparin by IV infusion. Which of the following medications should the nurse have available in the event of an overdose?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Protamine reverses heparin's anticoagulant effects by binding to it, neutralizing its action.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer heparin subcutaneously to a client. Which of the following is an appropriate action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Heparin is administered subcutaneously in the abdomen above the iliac crest to ensure proper absorption and reduce complications.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer dextrose 3.5% in water (D3.5W) 1200 mL to infuse over 24 hours. The drop factor of the manual IV infusion is 15 gtt/mL. How many gtt/min should the nurse set the infusion to deliver? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.).
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Calculate: (1200 mL ÷ 1440 min) × 15 gtt/mL = 12.495 ≈ 13 gtt/min.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has diabetes mellitus and a new prescription for lispro and Lantus insulins. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Unopened insulin vials must be refrigerated to maintain potency until their expiration date.