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ATI Pharmacology II Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The healthcare provider has ordered 1000 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride to be administered intravenously over 5 hours. The drop factor on the tubing is 15 drops/mL. How many milliliters per hour will you administer and how many drops per minute?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rate: 1000 mL / 5 hr = 200 mL/hr. Drops/min: (1000 mL × 15 drops/mL) / 300 min = 50 drops/min.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 1.000 mL of lactated Ringer's IV over 6 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?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using the formula (1000 mL × 10 gtt/mL) / 360 min = 27.78 gtt/min, rounded to 28 gtt/min.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of four clients who have peptic ulcer disease. The nurse should identify that misoprostol (Cytotec) is contraindicated for which of the following clients?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Misoprostol is contraindicated in pregnancy due to its risk of causing uterine contractions and miscarriage. It is safe in kidney stones, UTIs, and osteoarthritis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 0.9% sodium chloride IV infusion 1000 mL bag at a rate of 200 mL/hr for a client who has rhabdomyolysis. The nurse should expect the IV pump to infuse over how many hr?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using the formula volume/rate: 1000 mL / 200 mL/hr = 5 hours.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for docusate sodium. The nurse should recognize which of the following statements indicates the client understands the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Docusate sodium softens stools within 1-3 days by increasing water absorption in the intestines, indicating correct understanding. It is not for diarrhea, requires a full glass of water, and should not be taken with mineral oil.