ATI LPN
LPN Pharmacology Texas University Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is brought to the emergency department in acute alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following medications does the nurse anticipate will be ordered to prevent seizures and delirium tremens?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Diazepam, a benzodiazepine, prevents seizures and delirium tremens in alcohol withdrawal. Zolpidem, morphine, and fluoxetine are inappropriate.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is screening a client with a new prescription for beta blocker adrenergic propranolol [Inderal LA]. The nurse recognizes that this medication is contraindicated in the presence of which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Propranolol can cause bronchoconstriction, contraindicating it in asthma. It's used for angina, tachycardia, and not affected by gout.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer digoxin (Lanoxin) 750 mcg PO daily. Available: See label below. How many pills should the nurse administer? Do not round your answer. Enter numeric answer only.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 750 mcg = 0.75 mg; if available is 0.25 mg/tablet, then 0.75 mg / 0.25 mg = 3 tablets.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer enoxaparin (Lovenox) to a client before hip replacement surgery. Which of the following conditions would prevent the nurse from administering this drug?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A bleeding disorder contraindicates enoxaparin due to hemorrhage risk. It's used for DVT/PE prevention, and a HR of 60 is normal.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a medical prescription for clozapine [Clozaril]. The nurse knows which of the following is the priority laboratory value that should be reviewed prior to medication administration?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clozapine risks agranulocytosis; monitoring WBC count is critical before administration. Other labs are less urgent.