ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam Final Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has diabetes mellitus and receives 25 units of NPH insulin every morning if her blood glucose level is above 200 mg/dL. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: NPH insulin, an intermediate-acting insulin, peaks at 6-14 hours, providing basal coverage.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a traumatic head injury and is exhibiting signs of increasing intracranial pressure. Which Of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mannitol, an osmotic diuretic, reduces cerebral edema and intracranial pressure by drawing water from brain tissue.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of hypothyroidism. On which of the following medications should the nurse prepare to instruct the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Levothyroxine is a synthetic form of thyroxine used to manage hypothyroidism by providing the body with thyroxine to sustain basal metabolism.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing Cushing's Triad following a subdural hematoma. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mannitol reduces intracranial pressure by drawing water from brain tissue in Cushing's Triad.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has streptococcal pneumonia and a prescription for penicillin Gby intermittent IV bolus. 10 minutes into the infusion of the third dose, the client reports that the IV site itches and that he feels dizzy and short of breath. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stopping the infusion is the priority to prevent worsening anaphylaxis, indicated by itching, dizziness, and shortness of breath.