ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Final Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When assessing a client who is receiving a loop diuretic, the nurse looks for the manifestations of potassium deficiency, which would include what symptoms? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Potassium is critical for muscle function and energy; low levels cause weakness, lethargy, and anorexia.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for four clients. After administering morning medications, she realizes that the nifedipine prescribed for one client was inadvertently administered to another client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nifedipine affects blood pressure and heart rate, so checking vital signs ensures client safety.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is monitoring a client who has severe bone marrow suppression following antineoplastic drug therapy. Which is considered a principal early sign of infection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In bone marrow suppression, low white blood cell counts lead to fever as a result of inflammatory markers against infection.
Question 5 of 5
During interleukin drug therapy, a client is showing signs of severe fluid retention, with increasing dyspnea and severe peripheral edema. The next dose of the interleukin is due now. Which action will the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Interleukin causes capillary leak syndrome which presents as fluid retention, dyspnea, and edema, hence should be held.