ATI pharmacology 215 proctored exam Practice Questions

A client has been prescribed insulin based on carbohydrate counting adjustments. The carbohydrate ratio is 1:10, the premeal target blood sugar is 110, and the high blood sugar correction factor is 50. The client’s premeal blood sugar was 225 and they consumed the following for dinner: 6 ounces baked chicken breast (0 g), 1 cup brown rice (45 g), 1 cup steamed broccoli (12 g), 2 TBS margarine (0 g). How many units of insulin will the nurse administer for the carbohydrates that were consumed?

The nurse is to administer insulin to a diabetic client. The finger stick blood glucose is 128.

The client has 4 units of insulin lispro scheduled with meals in addition to the following adjustments scale. How many units of insulin will the nurse administer?

A client is prescribed calcium carbonate for GERD.

After reviewing the client’s chart, which potential risk does the nurse identify for the client?

The physician orders psyllium for constipation.

Which client situation would require the nurse to his order?

A client is prescribed milk of magnesia.

After reviewing the client’s lab results, which potential electrolyte imbalance is the nurse concerned about?

A patient has been administered famotidine.

Which observation would suggest that the medication has not had its intended effect?

Before administering amphotericin B to a patient, what is the most crucial step a nurse should take?

A patient has been prescribed radioactive iodine in preparation for a total thyroidectomy due to thyroid cancer. What advice about taking the medication should the nurse provide?