ATI LPN
ATI PN Pharmacology 2020 Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse administered ketorolac 30 mg IM to a client who is postoperative. Which of the following information should the nurse document? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: This information is not typically documented after administration. Documenting the site of injection is important for monitoring any local reactions or complications. While the nurse should be aware of this information during administration, it is not typically documented after administration. Documenting the time of administration is essential for tracking the medication schedule and monitoring for any adverse effects. Documenting the dose administered is crucial for accurate record-keeping and ensuring patient safety.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is receiving morphine via a continuous epidural infusion. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Constipation is a common side effect of opioids but not an immediate concern. Respiratory depression is a severe side effect of morphine and requires immediate attention. Facial flushing is a common side effect of opioids but is not immediately concerning. While low blood pressure may be a concern, respiratory rate is a more critical indicator of potential life-threatening complications.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching about sublingual nitroglycerin with a client who has angina. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the instructions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client should take up to three doses 5 minutes apart and seek emergency medical attention if pain persists. Nitroglycerin works quickly, and the client should feel relief within a few minutes. Nitroglycerin is taken sublingually and should not be taken with food. Nitroglycerin primarily dilates blood vessels and may cause a transient drop in blood pressure but is not known for slowing the heart rate.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an IM injection to a client who has gonorrhea. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The needle size may be appropriate, but the Z-track technique should be used to prevent leakage of the medication into subcutaneous tissue. The site may be appropriate, but the Z-track technique should be used. Aspiration is necessary to ensure the needle is not in a blood vessel before injecting the medication. The Z-track technique helps prevent the medication from leaking into subcutaneous tissue.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing an acute asthma attack. The nurse should expect to administer which of the following medications?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Budesonide is an inhaled corticosteroid used for long-term control of asthma and is not typically used for acute attacks. Cromolyn is a mast cell stabilizer used for the prevention of asthma symptoms and is not a rescue medication for acute attacks. Ipratropium is an anticholinergic bronchodilator used for maintenance treatment of bronchospasms and is not typically used for acute attacks. Levalbuterol is a short-acting beta-agonist bronchodilator and is commonly used as a rescue medication for acute asthma attacks.