ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 retake 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for nitroglycerin sublingual tablets for treating angina. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sublingual nitroglycerin must dissolve under the tongue for rapid relief of angina.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is administering naloxone to a client who is experiencing opioid toxicity. Following administration of the medication, which of the following should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Naloxone reverses opioid-induced respiratory depression; assessing breath sounds first ensures airway and breathing are restored, per ABC priority.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client whose current bag of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) has finished infusing, and the next bag is not yet available. Which of the following fluids should the nurse prepare to administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dextrose 10% prevents hypoglycemia until the next TPN bag is available.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a scheduled dose of warfarin to a client. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse review prior to administration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PT monitors warfarin's anticoagulant effect, ensuring safe dosing.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer filgrastim 5 mcg/kg/day subcutaneous to a client who weighs 143 lb. How many mcg should the nurse administer per day?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calculation: 143 lb / 2.2 = 65 kg; 5 mcg/kg × 65 kg = 325 mcg, rounded to 324.