ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Endocrine and Hematology Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The physician orders vancomycin hydrochloride 2 g/day by mouth in 4 divided doses. The pharmacy fills the client's prescription with 500 mg vancomycin hydrochloride capsules. The nurse should instruct the client to take______capsule(s) per dose.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Each dose is 2 g ÷ 4 = 0.5 g = 500 mg; thus, 1 capsule (500 mg) per dose.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer heparin subcutaneously to a client. Which of the following is an appropriate action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Heparin is administered subcutaneously in the abdomen above the iliac crest to ensure proper absorption and reduce complications.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 100mcg po to a client who has hypothyroidism. Available levothyroxine is 50 mcg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round off to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Divide the prescribed dose (100 mcg) by the tablet strength (50 mcg): 100 mcg ÷ 50 mcg/tablet = 2 tablets.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer cefixime to a patient. The dose is 200 mg PO. Available is cefixime oral suspension 100 mg/mL. How many milliliters should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Divide the prescribed dose (200 mg) by the concentration (100 mg/mL): 200 mg ÷ 100 mg/mL = 2 mL.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking levothyroxine for hypothyroidism. Which of the following indicates the client's dose is too high?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Excess levothyroxine can cause hyperthyroidism symptoms, including tachycardia due to increased metabolic rate.