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ATI N211 Pharmacology Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing a medication for a client and observes the date of expiration on the vial occurred 2 months ago. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Discarding expired medication ensures patient safety, as it may be ineffective or unsafe. Returning, giving, or notifying the provider are not immediate priorities.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 09% sodium chloride 1,200 mL IV to infuse over 24 hr. The drop factor of the manual tubing is 15 g/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/min? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. De not use a trailing zero)
Correct Answer: 13
Rationale: Calculate: 1200 mL ÷ 24 hr = 50 mL/hr.
Then, 50 mL/hr × 15 gtt/mL ÷ 60 min = 12.5 gtt/min, rounded to 13 gtt/min.
Question 3 of 5
A charge nurse is supervising a newly licensed nurse provide care for a client who has a PCA pump. Which of the following statements made by the nurse requires further action by the charge nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Discarding medication requires witnessing before disposal per protocol. The other statements reflect appropriate PCA management.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of asthma. Which of the following medications should the nurse instruct the client to use to abort an acute asthma attack?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Albuterol, a short-acting beta-agonist, is used for quick relief of acute asthma symptoms. Beclomethasone, formoterol, and salmeterol are for long-term control.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with a client who has bipolar disorder and is taking lithium. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include as an indication of mild toxicity?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Muscle weakness is an early sign of lithium toxicity. Urinary retention, constipation, and hyperactivity are not typical indicators.