ATI RN
ATI n200 Pharmacology Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client is prescribed rosuvastatin 10 mg PO daily. What information will the nurse provide in the teaching about this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Muscle weakness or pain may indicate myopathy, a serious side effect of rosuvastatin, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 2 of 5
A client who is mentally impaired is incontinent of stool. What is the nurse's best intervention to help prevent skin breakdown?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Frequent checks for soiling allow prompt cleaning, minimizing skin irritation and breakdown from fecal exposure.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is conducting dietary teaching for a client diagnosed with coronary artery disease. Which statement made by the client indicates an understanding of fat sources and the need to limit saturated fats?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Canola oil is high in monounsaturated fats, which are heart-healthy and recommended for coronary artery disease management.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is administering Furosemide 40 mg PO to a client with peripheral edema. Which method should the nurse use to best evaluate the client's response to this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Daily weights directly measure fluid loss, the primary goal of furosemide in treating peripheral edema.
Question 5 of 5
A client is ordered to receive a bolus of 200 mL of NSS in 25 minutes. At what rate should the nurse set the IV pump?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 200 mL over 25 minutes equals 8 mL/min, which converts to 480 mL/hr (8 × 60), the correct infusion rate.