ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology N113 Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about Rho(D) immunoglobulin to a client who is pregnant. Which of the following findings can an Rh incompatibility cause?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This is a severe complication of Rh incompatibility where the fetus experiences severe edema due to hemolytic anemia and heart failure. It results from the destruction of fetal red blood cells by maternal antibodies against Rh-positive blood cells.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from client who has just begun therapy with alprazolam to treat anxiety. The nurse should observe the client for which of the following adverse effects of this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sedation is a common side effect of alprazolam due to its CNS depressant properties. Patients often experience drowsiness, fatigue, and impaired cognitive function, especially when initiating therapy or when doses are increased.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing dietary teaching for a client who is to start taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). Which of the following food choices should the nurse identify as having the highest tyramine content?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tyramine is found in various foods and its levels increase when food is aged or fermented. Avocados, especially if they are overripe, can contain higher levels of tyramine compared to the other options listed. It is important for individuals taking MAOIs to manage their intake of tyramine-rich foods to avoid adverse reactions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is taking benztropine to treat Parkinson's disease. The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following findings as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Benztropine, an anticholinergic medication, can cause urinary retention or difficulty with urination as a side effect due to its anticholinergic properties. Clients should be instructed to report any difficulty voiding promptly.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has Parkinson's disease. The client tells the nurse that he gets nausea when he takes his prescribed levodopa/carbidopa. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend the client take with the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Levodopa/carbidopa is often prescribed to manage Parkinson's disease symptoms. Taking it with applesauce, or other light, easily digestible foods, can help reduce nausea, a common side effect of the medication.