ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about self-administration of enoxaparin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Inserting the needle fully, grasping the skin, and alternating sites ensure proper administration and minimize complications. Massaging increases bleeding risk, and the air bubble should remain to ensure complete dosing.
Question 2 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: A
Rationale: Propranolol, a beta-blocker, can lower heart rate; assessing heart rate ensures it is safe to administer.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer sulfadiazine 150mg/kg PO to divide equally every 6 hr to an adolescent who weighs 88 lb. Available is sulfadiazine 500 mg/tab. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 88 lb ÷ 2.2 = 40 kg; 150 mg/kg × 40 kg = 6000 mg daily; 6000 mg ÷ 4 = 1500 mg per dose; 1500 mg ÷ 500 mg/tab = 3 tablets.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving prednisone on a long-term basis to treat inflammatory bowel disease. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Long-term prednisone use increases osteoporosis risk; a high-calcium diet supports bone health.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving penicillin IV. For which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider as a manifestation of anaphylaxis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wheezing is a sign of anaphylaxis, indicating airway constriction due to an allergic reaction to penicillin.