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ATI n200 Pharmacology Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
In preparation for a client having a Schilling test the nurse should explain that the test:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Schilling test involves 24-hour urine collection to assess vitamin B12 absorption, critical for diagnosing pernicious anemia.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the past medical history of a group of clients. Which client would the nurse suspect as having folic acid deficiency? The:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Crohn's disease causes malabsorption, increasing the risk of folic acid deficiency due to impaired nutrient uptake.
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 scheduled to receive atenolol 25 mg PO and diltiazem 60 mg PO at 0800. The nurse assesses the client's heart rate as 45 beats/minute and irregular. What is the best nursing action at this time?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bradycardia (45 beats/min) suggests withholding atenolol and diltiazem, which can further lower heart rate, and reassessing to ensure safety.