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ATI N200 Med Surg Exam 5 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
Your patient is prescribed Solu-Medrol 2 mg/kg/day in four divided doses. The medication is supplied as 10 mg/5 mL. The patient weighs 110 lbs. How many mL's will the nurse administer per dose?
Correct Answer: 12.5 mL
Rationale: Each dose is 25 mg (100 mg daily / 4), requiring 12.5 mL (25 mg * 5 mL / 10 mg).
Question 2 of 5
A client's insulin dosage is 16 units of regular insulin in the morning. The client should be taught to expect the insulin peak within:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regular insulin peaks within 2 to 4 hours, requiring monitoring for hypoglycemia during this period.
Question 3 of 5
Your patient is prescribed Solu-Medrol 2 mg/kg/day in four divided doses. The medication is supplied as 10 mg/5 mL. The patient weighs 110 lbs. How many mL's will the nurse administer per dose?
Correct Answer: 12.5 mL
Rationale: Each dose is 25 mg (100 mg daily / 4), requiring 12.5 mL (25 mg * 5 mL / 10 mg).
Question 4 of 5
A client with a deep vein thrombosis has been receiving warfarin sodium 2.5 mg PO daily. The client's International Normalized Ratio (INR) is 5.0. The nurse is aware that the medication dose needs to be:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An INR of 5.0 indicates excessive anticoagulation, requiring the dose to be held to reduce bleeding risk.
Question 5 of 5
A 72-year-old client is admitted to the medical-surgical unit with a diagnosis of acute pyelonephritis. The client complains of costovertebral tenderness. What it the most appropriate nursing intervention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Offering an analgesic is the most appropriate action. Pain management is crucial for the comfort of the client with costovertebral tenderness due to pyelonephritis.