ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is transcribing a new prescription for a client which states, 'Diphenhydramine 50 mg NOW.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: NOW' is ambiguous; clarifying with the provider ensures safe administration.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer dextrose 5% in water 350 mL IV to infuse over 3 hr. The drop factor of the manual IV tubing is 10 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/min? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 350 mL ÷ 180 min = 1.944 mL/min; 1.944 × 10 gtt/mL = 19.44, rounded to 19 gtt/min.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a prescription for total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: TPN requires a central line for safe delivery into large veins.
Question 5 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.