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RN ATI Pharmacology 2019 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who is pregnant and has iron-deficiency anemia about taking ferrous sulfate elixir. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Using a straw prevents tooth staining, increased fiber prevents constipation, and black stools are normal but should be reported to rule out bleeding.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is preparing to administer an influenza vaccine to a client. The client tells the nurse, 'I no longer want to receive this vaccine.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acknowledging the client's autonomy while noting the vaccine's importance respects their decision without coercion.
Question 3 of 5
A client who has Graves' disease is prescribed methimazole. Which of the following effects should the nurse expect to see after the client has taken the medication for 2 months?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Methimazole reduces thyroid hormone levels, slowing metabolism, which can lead to increased sleeping due to fatigue.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to titrate a continuous nitroprusside infusion for a client. The nurse should plan to titrate the infusion according to which of the following assessments?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nitroprusside, a vasodilator, is titrated based on blood pressure to achieve the desired antihypertensive effect.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer cimetidine 300 mg IV over 15 min to a client. Available is cimetidine 300 mg/100 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To infuse 100 mL in 15 min (0.25 hr), the rate is 100 ÷ 0.25 = 400 mL/hr, ensuring accurate delivery.