ATI RN
ATI RN Med Surg Pharm Competence Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When checking the medication administration records of four clients, a nurse notes that they all require oral medications that are prescribed to be administered once daily in the morning. Which of the following medications should the nurse administer first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alendronate should be administered on an empty stomach with the client sitting upright to enhance absorption and minimize esophageal irritation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is talking with a client who is about to start taking nitroglycerin oral, sustained-release capsules. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nitroglycerin sustained-release capsules should be swallowed whole to ensure slow, consistent release.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg PO every 8 hr. The amount available is hydrochlorothiazide 50 mg/tab. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth/whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 0.5 tablets.
Rationale:
To determine the number of tablets, divide the desired dose (25 mg) by the available strength (50 mg/tablet): 25 mg / 50 mg/tablet = 0.5 tablets.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse administered nitroglycerin sublingually to a client who has angina pectoris and experienced chest pain. The client states that his chest pain is relieved but now he has a headache. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Headaches are a common side effect of nitroglycerin due to vasodilation and may decrease over time.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse on a medical unit is planning to administer a nicotine transdermal patch to a female client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dating, timing, and initialing the patch before applying it ensures proper administration and tracking.