ATI LPN
LPN Pharmacology Texas University Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is admitted to a hospital for treatment for first-time acute symptoms of mania. The nurse anticipates the provider will prescribe which of the following medications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lithium is the first-line mood stabilizer for acute mania in bipolar disorder. Diazepam treats anxiety, bupropion and paroxetine are antidepressants not suited for mania.
Question 2 of 5
A client is admitted to a hospital for treatment for first-time acute symptoms of mania. The nurse anticipates the provider will prescribe which of the following medications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lithium is the standard treatment for acute mania. Diazepam, bupropion, and paroxetine are not indicated for this condition.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is performing teaching with a client being discharged with a prescription for dabigatran. Which of the following is a priority in client education?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Abruptly stopping dabigatran risks thromboembolism, a priority teaching point. Reversibility, bleeding (not normal), and food interactions are secondary.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client who has been diagnosed with hyperlipidemia about medication therapy. Which of the following medications should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lovastatin, a statin, lowers cholesterol for hyperlipidemia. Pioglitazone treats diabetes, spironolactone is a diuretic, and nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with hypertension and taking losartan. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following common side effects of this medication?
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: Losartan can cause dizziness and hypotension due to BP lowering. It treats hypertension, doesn't cause hyperglycemia, and tachycardia is uncommon.