ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology NRSG 106 Fletcher Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer insulin intravenously. Which statement about the administration of intravenous insulin is true?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Only regular insulin is suitable for intravenous use due to its rapid onset and short duration, used in emergencies like diabetic ketoacidosis, making option B accurate.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who is to begin taking tamoxifen to treat breast cancer. The nurse should instruct the client to expect which of the following findings as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tamoxifen increases the risk of thromboembolic events, such as clots, a serious adverse effect to monitor, making option B the expected finding.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with a client who has rheumatoid arthritis and a new prescription for prednisone. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prednisone can cause hypokalemia, and bananas are a potassium-rich food, helping to maintain electrolyte balance, indicating the client understands the dietary needs associated with this medication.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has diabetes and a new prescription for insulin glargine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide regarding this type of insulin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Insulin glargine is a long-acting insulin that provides a steady, continuous level of insulin for up to 24 hours, typically administered once daily. The correct duration is 18 to 24 hours, making option D accurate.
Question 5 of 5
A patient who has type 2 diabetes is scheduled for an oral endoscopy and has been NPO (nothing by mouth) since midnight. What is the best action by the nurse regarding the administration of her oral antidiabetic drugs?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Contacting the prescriber ensures safe management of antidiabetic drugs during NPO status, preventing hypo- or hyperglycemia, making option B the best action.