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 standard treatment for acute mania. Diazepam, bupropion, and paroxetine are not indicated for this condition.
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 administering folic acid to a client and correctly identifies the medication is used to treat which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Folic acid treats megaloblastic anemia due to folate deficiency. It's not used for heart failure, angina, or kidney disease.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing discharge instructions for a patient taking warfarin (Coumadin). Which would the nurse correctly include in the discharge instructions?
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Emergency ID, avoiding hazardous activities, and regular follow-ups monitor bleeding risk and INR with warfarin. Large salads affect vitamin K levels unpredictably, and alcohol limits need provider guidance.
Question 5 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.