ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has pernicious anemia to self-administer nasal cyanocobalamin. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nasal cyanocobalamin is administered once weekly in one nostril. Other options are incorrect.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is taking amitriptyline. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A potassium level of 5.2 mEq/L indicates hyperkalemia, a risk with amitriptyline, potentially causing arrhythmias. Other values are within normal ranges.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for total parental nutrition (TPN). Which of the following routes of administration should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: TPN requires a central venous access device due to its high osmolarity, which can damage peripheral veins. Other routes are inappropriate.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is receiving a medication prescription by telephone from a provider. The provider states, 'Administer 6 milligrams of morphine IV push every 3 hours as needed for acute pain.' How should the nurse transcribe the prescription in the client's medical record?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using the full drug name and exact dose avoids errors. Abbreviations like MS or MSO4 are risky.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values of a client who is taking atorvastatin. Which of the following laboratory values indicates the treatment has been effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atorvastatin is a statin used to lower LDL cholesterol levels. An LDL level of 120 mg/dL, while not optimal (ideal is <100 mg/dL), indicates a reduction in 'bad' cholesterol, suggesting the treatment is effective. Urine specific gravity measures urine concentration, BUN reflects kidney function, and blood glucose indicates sugar levels, none of which are directly affected by atorvastatin.