ATI LPN
ATI PN Pharmacology 2023 Questions
Question 1 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. Sodium retention, GI irritation, and weight gain are concerns, not the opposites.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for sustained-release verapamil. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Verapamil causes constipation, mitigated by fiber and fluid. Sitting upright isn't required, crushing disrupts sustained release, and anemia monitoring isn't standard.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning to administer a tuberculin skin test to a client who has had an exposure to tuberculosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A scar-free site ensures accurate TST results. Massaging distorts results, the angle should be 5-15°, and the dose is 0.1 mL, not 0.3-0.5 mL.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has been taking methimazole for 2 months for the treatment of a thyroid imbalance. Which of the following findings indicates that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Methimazole treats hyperthyroidism; weight gain indicates normalized metabolism. Libido, menstrual flow, and breath sounds aren't direct indicators.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse working in an urgent care clinic is collecting data from a client who takes montelukast. Which of the following is an expected therapeutic effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Montelukast reduces bronchial inflammation by blocking leukotrienes, aiding asthma control. It doesn't affect gastric acid, vasodilation, or WBC count.