ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Endocrine and Hematology Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching the parents of a child who has diabetes mellitus about the manifestations of hypoglycemia. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypoglycemia can cause tachycardia, not bradycardia; however, the document's answer suggests a possible error. Typical hypoglycemia symptoms include shakiness, sweating, and confusion.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions for a client who has asthma and is about to start taking theophylline. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor which of the following findings is an adverse effect of the medication.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Theophylline can cause tachycardia as an adverse effect due to its stimulant properties on the heart.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer dexamethasone 3 mg PO. Available are dexamethasone 1.5 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.).
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Divide the prescribed dose (3 mg) by the tablet strength (1.5 mg): 3 mg ÷ 1.5 mg/tablet = 2 tablets.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for digoxin 0.25 mg PO daily. The amount available is digoxin 0.125 mg tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.).
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Divide the prescribed dose (0.25 mg) by the tablet strength (0.125 mg): 0.25 mg ÷ 0.125 mg/tablet = 2 tablets.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a prescription for 3,000 mL of intravenous fluids over the next 24 hours. The nurse should set the volumetric pump to deliver how many milliliters per hour?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To calculate the rate, divide the total volume (3,000 mL) by the total time (24 hours): 3,000 mL ÷ 24 hours = 125 mL/hr.