ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 V Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is taking a medication history from a client who has a new prescription for levothyroxine. The nurse should instruct the client to wait 4 hr after taking levothyroxine before taking which of the following supplements?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Calcium can interfere with levothyroxine absorption, requiring a 4-hour separation to ensure effective thyroid hormone uptake.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a gonococcal infection and has been prescribed an IM injection of ceftriaxone. The client refuses the medication because they are afraid of needles. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Discussing alternatives with the provider respects the client's autonomy and addresses their fear of needles collaboratively.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for rifampin. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rifampin causes orange discoloration of bodily fluids, a common side effect clients should be informed about to reduce alarm.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer propranolol to a client. Which of the following should the nurse assess prior to administering this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Propranolol, a beta-blocker, reduces heart rate; assessing it beforehand ensures safe administration and monitors treatment efficacy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer cefazolin 1 g in 0.9% sodium chloride 100 ml via intermittent IV bolus over 30 min. The drop factor of the manual IV tubing is 15 gtt/ml. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/min? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 50
Rationale: Rate = (100 ml / 30 min) * 15 gtt/ml = 50 gtt/min, ensuring accurate delivery over 30 minutes.