ATI RN
RN ATI Pharmacology 2019 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a client's laboratory results before administering furosemide 40 mg IV bolus. For which of the following values should the nurse withhold the medication and contact the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A potassium level of 2.5 mEq/L is low; furosemide can worsen hypokalemia, risking arrhythmias, so contact the provider.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for bumetanide for heart failure. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bumetanide, a loop diuretic, can cause ototoxicity, so monitoring for hearing difficulties is essential.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is monitoring the laboratory values of a client who is receiving heparin. Which of the following values should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A hematocrit of 456% is likely an error, as normal ranges are 36-46%; this requires verification and reporting.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a peripheral IV catheter and a prescription for IV fluid replacement. The nurse should cover the insertion site with which of the following types of dressing?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A transparent membrane dressing allows monitoring of the IV site while protecting against contamination.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to receive a series of allergy tests. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid which of the following medications for up to 4 weeks before the procedure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Diphenhydramine, an antihistamine, can suppress allergy test results, requiring avoidance for accurate testing.