ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a mental health facility is collecting data from a client taking lithium. Which of the following information should the nurse report to the provider as an indication of lithium toxicity?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Slurred speech signals lithium toxicity due to CNS effects. Cough , hypertension , and posture aren't typical.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has a prescription for rifampin for the treatment of tuberculosis (TB). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rifampin is best absorbed on an empty stomach. Orange saliva is normal, skin tests aren't needed during treatment, and duration is 6-9 months , not 1 week.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving an oral solution of codeine to suppress a nonproductive cough. Which of the following is the nurse's data collection priority following administration of this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Codeine, an opioid, can cause respiratory depression; monitoring respiratory rate is priority over heart rate , BP , or consciousness .
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for ceftriaxone. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ceftriaxone may cause a maculopapular rash as an allergic reaction. Urine , constipation , and edema aren't common effects.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking epoetin alfa for 3 months. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse monitor to determine the effectiveness of the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Epoetin alfa increases hemoglobin to treat anemia; Hgb levels show effectiveness. Troponin , T4 , and AST aren't relevant.