ATI LPN
ATI PN Pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parents of a 13-month-old child following administration of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) immunization. Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The second MMR dose is at 4-6 years per CDC schedule, not sooner or with titers.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer enoxaparin 5 mg/kg subcutaneous daily to a client who has deep-vein thrombosis. The client weighs 152 lb. Available is 120 mg/0.8 mL prefilled syringe. Calculate the dosage in mL that the nurse should administer. (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if applicable. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 152 lb = 68.946 kg; 5 mg/kg × 68.946 = 344.73 mg; 344.73 mg ÷ (120 mg/0.8 mL) = 2.3 mL.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen 10 mg/kg PO every 6 hr to a toddler who weighs 26.4 lb. Available is acetaminophen 80 mg/0.8 mL liquid. How many mL should the nurse administer with each dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 26.4 lb = 11.979 kg; 10 mg/kg × 11.979 = 119.79 mg; 119.79 mg ÷ (80 mg/0.8 mL) = 1.2 mL.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has been taking carbamazepine. Which of the following is an adverse effect of carbamazepine and should be reported to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sore throat may signal agranulocytosis, a serious carbamazepine side effect. Others aren't typical.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for morphine 4 mg IM stat. The medication is dispensed in a 5 mg/mL prefilled syringe. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Excess morphine must be witnessed and discarded due to controlled substance regulations. Saving, sharps disposal, or giving full dose are incorrect.