ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology 2023 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for a nitroglycerin transdermal patch. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rotating sites prevents irritation and ensures absorption. Bathing removal , hypertension monitoring , and 24-hour removal aren't standard.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving a transfusion of packed RBCs. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication of a febrile nonhemolytic reaction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chills indicate a febrile nonhemolytic reaction from donor leukocytes. Dyspnea , urticaria , and vomiting suggest other reactions.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for prednisone to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following statements should indicate to the nurse that the client understands the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prednisone increases infection risk; reporting sore throat is key. Weight gain , sodium retention , and GI irritation are concerns, not opposites.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for lorazepam. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lorazepam, a benzodiazepine, causes dizziness due to CNS effects. Urinary retention , appetite loss , and hypertension aren't typical.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who had abdominal surgery. The client is grimacing and has a respiratory rate of 24/min. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Grimacing and tachypnea suggest pain; assessing pain level first guides intervention. Compress , music , and repositioning follow assessment.