ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
Laboratory Results
0900:
The client is being seen in the office. The client reports feeling fatigued and having a heavy menstrual cycle the past year.
Upon assessment, the client's conjunctiva and mucosal membranes are pale. Provider notified and laboratory samples to be drawn.
A nurse is caring for a female client in a provider's office.
Question 1 of 5
For each of the statements made by the client, click to specify whether the statement indicates an understanding or no understanding of the teaching provided. Options: A. 'If I experience black stools, I should notify my provider.' B. 'I should avoid taking antacids while on this medication.' C. 'I should take my medications on an empty stomach.' D. 'I should rinse my mouth after taking this medication.' E. 'I should take this medication with orange juice.'
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Assuming the medication is iron (based on context of fatigue and pallor), understanding is shown in: B (antacids reduce iron absorption), D (rinsing prevents teeth staining), E (vitamin C in orange juice enhances absorption). No understanding in: A (black stools are expected with iron), C (empty stomach increases GI side effects).
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving parenteral nutrition and identifies that the client has hypoglycemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypoglycemia is a potential complication of parenteral nutrition; administering IV dextrose is the immediate action to raise the client's blood glucose levels.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer filgrastim 5 mcg/kg/day subcutaneous to a client who weighs 143 lb. How many mcg should the nurse administer per day? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dose= Weight in kg * dose per kg per day; 143lb/2.2046 * 5mcg = 325mcg per day
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer total parenteral nutrition to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Keeping the TPN solution refrigerated until 1 hour before infusion allows it to reach room temperature, reducing discomfort during administration.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is evaluating the effectiveness of alendronate for a client who has osteoporosis. Which of the following diagnostic results should the nurse review?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A DEXA scan measures bone density, indicating the effectiveness of alendronate in treating osteoporosis.