ATI RN
ATI n200 Pharmacology Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse calculates that 0.74 mi of filgrastim must be administered to a client subcutaneously. The client weights 165 lbs. What length and gauge of needle is best to administer this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A 5/8 inch, 25-gauge needle is ideal for subcutaneous injections in adults, balancing comfort and effective delivery.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the laboratory test results of a client with long standing hypertension. Which result would be of most concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevated creatinine (2.6 mg/dL) indicates impaired kidney function, a serious concern in hypertension due to potential renal damage.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
The nurse reviews the newly written prescriptions for a client admitted with the diagnoses of coronary artery disease and hypertension. Which prescription should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nitroglycerin for chest pain addresses an acute, potentially life-threatening symptom, making it the priority over other medications.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with hypertension about the prescribed bumetanide, a loop diuretic, 1 mg PO daily. Which statement, made by the client would indicate that the teaching has been effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Taking bumetanide with breakfast ensures consistent timing and avoids nocturnal diuresis, indicating effective teaching.