ATI LPN
ATI PN Pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a mental health facility is collecting data from a client who is taking lithium. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider as an indication of lithium toxicity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Slurred speech indicates lithium toxicity due to neurological effects. Others aren't typical signs.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in an influenza clinic is collecting data from four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as having a contraindication for receiving the live attenuated form of the influenza vaccine?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pregnancy contraindicates LAIV; IIV is recommended instead. Rhinitis, tattoos, and travel aren't contraindications.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a client who has a new prescription. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Identifying the client first with two identifiers prevents errors. Other steps follow.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for sustained-release verapamil. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Verapamil causes constipation, mitigated by fiber and fluid. Sitting upright isn't required, crushing disrupts sustained release, and anemia monitoring isn't standard.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse working in an urgent care clinic is collecting data from a client who takes montelukast. Which of the following is an expected therapeutic effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Montelukast reduces bronchial inflammation by blocking leukotrienes, aiding asthma control. It doesn't affect gastric acid, vasodilation, or WBC count.