ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Final Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When a client is taking an anticholinergic such as benztropine as part of the treatment for Parkinson's disease, the nurse should include which information in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Anticholinergics cause dry mouth, and artificial saliva or sugarless gum can help.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a pulmonary embolism and has a new prescription for enoxaparin 1.5mg/kg/dose subcutaneous every 12 hr. The client weighs 245 lbs. How many mg should the nurse administer per dose? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dose = Weight in kg × Dose in mg/kg = 111.13 kg × 1.5 = 167 mg.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer clindamycin palmitate 225 mg PO every 8 hr to a client. The amount available is clindamycin palmitate oral suspension 75 m/5mL. How many ml- should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Volume (mL) = Ordered dose (mg)/Concentration (mg/mL) = 225/(75/5) = 15 mL.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (CORD) and type 2 diabetes has been treated for pneumonia for the past week. The client has been receiving intravenous corticosteroids as part of his therapy. At this time, the pneumonia has resolved, but when monitoring the blood glucose levels, the nurse notices that the level is still elevated. What is the best explanation for this elevation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Corticosteroids have a counter-regulatory effect, increasing glucose levels.
Question 5 of 5
Methotrexate is ordered for a client with a malignant tumor, and the nurse is providing education about self-care after the chemotherapy is given. Which statements by the nurse are appropriate for the client receiving methotrexate? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Methotrexate affects rapidly dividing cells, causing hair loss, oral irritation, and immunosuppression, necessitating infection prevention and gentle foods.