ATI RN
ATI N200 Med Surg Exam 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A physician orders Lithium 5 grams/day is three divided doses PO for a client with bipolar disorder. The medication is supplied 400 mg/5 mL. How much will the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 6.2 mL
Rationale: Each dose is 500 mg (1500 mg / 3), requiring 6.2 mL (500 mg / (400 mg / 5 mL)).
Question 2 of 5
The client diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) has a new prescription for clopidogrel. What information should the nurse include when teaching the client about this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clopidogrel increases bleeding risk, and black or bloody stools indicate potential bleeding requiring immediate attention.
Question 3 of 5
A newly admitted client has been prescribed sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim. The nurse understands that this medication is contraindicated based on which lab result?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A serum creatinine level of 2.5 mg/dL indicates impaired kidney function. TMP-SMX can be contraindicated in patients with significant renal impairment due to the potential for drug accumulation and toxicity, particularly affecting renal function.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is being evaluated for possible deep vein thrombosis of the right extremity. Which laboratory result is of most concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An elevated D-dimer level suggests the presence of a blood clot, making it the most concerning result for possible DVT.
Question 5 of 5
A client screened for diabetes has a fasting plasma glucose level of 120 mg/dl. The nurse will plan to teach the client about
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Weight management is key to preventing progression from prediabetes to type 2 diabetes.