ATI RN
RN ATI Pharmacology 2019 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for furosemide. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Furosemide causes potassium loss, so increasing dietary potassium helps prevent hypokalemia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is monitoring the laboratory values of a client who is receiving heparin. Which of the following values should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A hematocrit of 456% is likely an error, as normal ranges are 36-46%; this requires verification and reporting.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who wants to stop smoking and has purchased a transdermal smoking patch. Which of the following information should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rotating the nicotine patch site weekly prevents skin irritation and ensures consistent absorption.