ATI RN
ATI N211 Pharmacology Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a client's admission record. The nurse notes that there are prescriptions for several medications. Which of the following factors should the nurse recognize is of primary consideration when determining the schedule of administration?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Specific characteristics of medications (e.g., pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics) are the primary consideration for scheduling to ensure efficacy and safety.
Question 2 of 5
A charge nurse is supervising a newly licensed nurse provide care for a client who has a PCA pump. Which of the following statements made by the nurse requires further action by the charge nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Discarding medication requires witnessing before disposal per protocol. The other statements reflect appropriate PCA management.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a substance abuse clinic is assessing a client who recently started taking disulfiram. The client reports having discontinued the medication after experiencing severe nausea and vomiting. Which of the following reasons should the nurse suspect to be a likely cause of the client's distress?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Disulfiram causes severe nausea and vomiting when alcohol is consumed, deterring drinking. Allergic responses, common side effects, or overdose are less likely causes.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is experiencing status asthmaticus. Which of the following interventions is the priority for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering a short-acting beta-agonist (SAB
A) is the priority intervention because it provides rapid bronchodilation, helping to relieve the acute respiratory distress. Identifying the cause, using glucocorticoids for long-term management, or obtaining a peak flow reading are important but not immediate priorities.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 0.45% sodium chloride (NaCl) 2000 mL IV to infuse over 8 hr. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 250
Rationale: Divide total volume (2000 mL) by infusion time (8 hr): 2000 ÷ 8 = 250 mL/hr.