ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for ferrous gluconate. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Black stools may signal gastrointestinal bleeding, a serious side effect requiring reporting.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a depressive disorder about amitriptyline. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Amitriptyline, a tricyclic antidepressant, commonly increases appetite, leading to weight gain.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
Vital Signs
Laboratory Results
3 months ago:
Client seen in provider's office for routine physical. Today:
Client reports dizziness and light-headedness upon standing. Client reports waking up at night to void.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who reports dizziness and light-headedness upon standing and waking up at night to void. What actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: A: Hypokalemia, suggested by nocturia, can cause dysrhythmias, necessitating monitoring. D: Dizziness upon standing indicates orthostatic hypotension, requiring blood pressure checks in multiple positions. E: Changing positions slowly minimizes fall risk due to orthostatic hypotension.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has major depression and a new prescription for citalopram. Which of the following adverse effects is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Confusion may signal serotonin syndrome, a life-threatening reaction to citalopram, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is administering medications to a client who weighs 132 lb. The prescription reads chloramphenicol, 50mg/kg/day in 4 divided doses. Available is chloramphenicol 100 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse give with each dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 132 lb ÷ 2.2 = 60 kg; 60 kg × 50 mg/kg = 3000 mg/day; 3000 mg ÷ 4 = 750 mg/dose; 750 mg ÷ 100 mg/mL = 7.5 mL.