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ATI RN Pharmacology 2023
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Explanation
Convert the client's weight from pounds to
Report Wrong Answer kilograms. We can use the formula 1 kg = 2.2
lb. So, 132 lb / 2.2 = 60 kg.
A nurse is administering
Calculate the total daily dose of
medications to a client who weighs
chloramphenicol for the client. We can use
132 lb. The prescription reads
the formula Dose (mg) = Weight (kg) x
chloramphenicol, 50mg/kg/day in 4
Dosage (mg/kg). So, 60 kg x 50 mg/kg =
divided doses. Available is
3000 mg.
chloramphenicol 100 mg/mL. How
many mL should the nurse give with Divide the total daily dose by 4 to get the
each dose? (Round the answer to dose for each administration. So, 3000 mg /
the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero 4 = 750 mg.
if it applies. Do not use a trailing
Calculate the volume of chloramphenicol
zero.)
solution needed for each dose. We can use
the formula Volume (mL) = Dose (mg) /
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Concentration (mg/mL). So, 750 mg / 100
mg/mL =
7.5 mL.
Round the answer to the nearest tenth. So,
the nurse should give 7.5 mL of
chloramphenicol solution with each dose.
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Explanation
Convert the client's weight from pounds to
Report Wrong Answer kilograms by dividing by 2.2. 198 lb / 2.2 = 90
kg
A nurse is planning to administer
Calculate the dose of filgrastim in
medications to a client who weighs
micrograms by multiplying the client's
198 lb. The prescription reads,
weight in kilograms by the prescribed dose
"filgrastim 5 mcg/kg, subcutaneous,
per kilogram. 90 kg x 5 mcg/kg = 450 mcg
daily." Available is filgrastim 300
mcg/mL. How many mL should the Calculate the volume of filgrastim in
nurse plan to give with each dose? milliliters by dividing the dose in micrograms
(Round the answer to the nearest by the concentration of the available
tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. solution. 450 mcg / 300 mcg/mL = 1.5 mL
Do not use a trailing zero.)
Round the answer to the nearest tenth. The
nurse should plan to give 1.5 mL of filgrastim
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with each dose.
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Explanation
A. Pallor: Pallor refers to paleness of the skin
Report Wrong Answer and is not typically associated with an
allergic reaction to penicillin G IM.
A nurse is preparing to administer B. Dyspepsia: Dyspepsia refers to indigestion
the initial dose of penicillin G IM to a or discomfort in the upper abdomen and is
client. The nurse should monitor for not typically associated with an allergic
which of the following as an reaction to penicillin G IM.
indication of an allergic reaction
following the injection? C. Bradycardia: Bradycardia refers to a slow
heart rate and is not typically associated
A. Pallor 8%
with an allergic reaction to penicillin G IM.
B. Dyspepsia 2% D. Urticaria: Urticaria, commonly known as
C. Bradycardia 14% hives, is a characteristic manifestation of an
,D. Urticaria 73% Most selected allergic reaction to penicillin G IM. It presents
as raised, red, itchy welts on the skin.
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Question 4: Report an Issue
Explanation
A. Hypomagnesemia: While lithium can
Report Wrong Answer affect magnesium levels, starting a new
exercise program is not typically associated
A nurse is caring for a client who is with hypomagnesemia. Hypomagnesemia
taking lithium and reports starting a may result in muscle weakness, tremors, and
new exercise program. The nurse cardiac dysrhythmias.
should assess the client for which of B. Hypocalcemia: Starting a new exercise
the following electrolyte program is not typically associated with
imbalances? hypocalcemia. Hypocalcemia may present
A. Hypomagnesemia 9% with muscle cramps, tetany, and seizures.
C. Hyponatremia: Starting a new exercise
B. Hypocalcemia 0%
program may lead to dehydration and
, C. Hyponatremia 31% electrolyte imbalances, including
hyponatremia (low sodium levels). This can
D. Hypokalemia 59% Most selected
have profound effects on patients taking
Show correct answer and explanation lithium. Symptoms of hyponatremia include
weakness, confusion, and seizures.
D. Hypokalemia is not a common
occurrence among individuals doing
exercise.
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Question 5: Report an Issue
Explanation
A. Endocarditis: Metronidazole is an
Report Wrong Answer antibiotic commonly used to treat infections
caused by anaerobic bacteria, including
A nurse is providing teaching to a certain types of endocarditis.
client who is receiving intermittent B. Kidney transplant: Metronidazole is not
parenteral metronidazole. Which of typically indicated for kidney transplant.
the following conditions should the Other antibiotics may be used in post-
nurse recognize as an indication for transplant care to prevent or treat infections.
this medication? C. Seizures: Metronidazole is not indicated for
seizures. In fact, it may rarely cause
A. Endocarditis 75% Most selected
neurological side effects such as seizures,
B. Kidney transplant 0% but it is not typically used to treat seizures.
C. Seizures 15% D. Hypokalemia: Metronidazole is not
indicated for hypokalemia. It is an antibiotic
D. Hypokalemia 9%
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023
Question 1: Report an Issue
Explanation
Convert the client's weight from pounds to
Report Wrong Answer kilograms. We can use the formula 1 kg = 2.2
lb. So, 132 lb / 2.2 = 60 kg.
A nurse is administering
Calculate the total daily dose of
medications to a client who weighs
chloramphenicol for the client. We can use
132 lb. The prescription reads
the formula Dose (mg) = Weight (kg) x
chloramphenicol, 50mg/kg/day in 4
Dosage (mg/kg). So, 60 kg x 50 mg/kg =
divided doses. Available is
3000 mg.
chloramphenicol 100 mg/mL. How
many mL should the nurse give with Divide the total daily dose by 4 to get the
each dose? (Round the answer to dose for each administration. So, 3000 mg /
the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero 4 = 750 mg.
if it applies. Do not use a trailing
Calculate the volume of chloramphenicol
zero.)
solution needed for each dose. We can use
the formula Volume (mL) = Dose (mg) /
Show correct answer and explanation
Concentration (mg/mL). So, 750 mg / 100
mg/mL =
7.5 mL.
Round the answer to the nearest tenth. So,
the nurse should give 7.5 mL of
chloramphenicol solution with each dose.
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Explanation
Convert the client's weight from pounds to
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kg
A nurse is planning to administer
Calculate the dose of filgrastim in
medications to a client who weighs
micrograms by multiplying the client's
198 lb. The prescription reads,
weight in kilograms by the prescribed dose
"filgrastim 5 mcg/kg, subcutaneous,
per kilogram. 90 kg x 5 mcg/kg = 450 mcg
daily." Available is filgrastim 300
mcg/mL. How many mL should the Calculate the volume of filgrastim in
nurse plan to give with each dose? milliliters by dividing the dose in micrograms
(Round the answer to the nearest by the concentration of the available
tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. solution. 450 mcg / 300 mcg/mL = 1.5 mL
Do not use a trailing zero.)
Round the answer to the nearest tenth. The
nurse should plan to give 1.5 mL of filgrastim
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with each dose.
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Question 3: Report an Issue
Explanation
A. Pallor: Pallor refers to paleness of the skin
Report Wrong Answer and is not typically associated with an
allergic reaction to penicillin G IM.
A nurse is preparing to administer B. Dyspepsia: Dyspepsia refers to indigestion
the initial dose of penicillin G IM to a or discomfort in the upper abdomen and is
client. The nurse should monitor for not typically associated with an allergic
which of the following as an reaction to penicillin G IM.
indication of an allergic reaction
following the injection? C. Bradycardia: Bradycardia refers to a slow
heart rate and is not typically associated
A. Pallor 8%
with an allergic reaction to penicillin G IM.
B. Dyspepsia 2% D. Urticaria: Urticaria, commonly known as
C. Bradycardia 14% hives, is a characteristic manifestation of an
,D. Urticaria 73% Most selected allergic reaction to penicillin G IM. It presents
as raised, red, itchy welts on the skin.
Show correct answer and explanation
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Question 4: Report an Issue
Explanation
A. Hypomagnesemia: While lithium can
Report Wrong Answer affect magnesium levels, starting a new
exercise program is not typically associated
A nurse is caring for a client who is with hypomagnesemia. Hypomagnesemia
taking lithium and reports starting a may result in muscle weakness, tremors, and
new exercise program. The nurse cardiac dysrhythmias.
should assess the client for which of B. Hypocalcemia: Starting a new exercise
the following electrolyte program is not typically associated with
imbalances? hypocalcemia. Hypocalcemia may present
A. Hypomagnesemia 9% with muscle cramps, tetany, and seizures.
C. Hyponatremia: Starting a new exercise
B. Hypocalcemia 0%
program may lead to dehydration and
, C. Hyponatremia 31% electrolyte imbalances, including
hyponatremia (low sodium levels). This can
D. Hypokalemia 59% Most selected
have profound effects on patients taking
Show correct answer and explanation lithium. Symptoms of hyponatremia include
weakness, confusion, and seizures.
D. Hypokalemia is not a common
occurrence among individuals doing
exercise.
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Question 5: Report an Issue
Explanation
A. Endocarditis: Metronidazole is an
Report Wrong Answer antibiotic commonly used to treat infections
caused by anaerobic bacteria, including
A nurse is providing teaching to a certain types of endocarditis.
client who is receiving intermittent B. Kidney transplant: Metronidazole is not
parenteral metronidazole. Which of typically indicated for kidney transplant.
the following conditions should the Other antibiotics may be used in post-
nurse recognize as an indication for transplant care to prevent or treat infections.
this medication? C. Seizures: Metronidazole is not indicated for
seizures. In fact, it may rarely cause
A. Endocarditis 75% Most selected
neurological side effects such as seizures,
B. Kidney transplant 0% but it is not typically used to treat seizures.
C. Seizures 15% D. Hypokalemia: Metronidazole is not
indicated for hypokalemia. It is an antibiotic
D. Hypokalemia 9%
