ATI LPN
ATI PN Pharmacology 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in an acute care facility is collecting data from a client who has received the meningococcal conjugate vaccine. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following findings as an adverse effect of the vaccine?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Headache is a common adverse effect of the meningococcal conjugate vaccine. Blurred vision, tinnitus, and dry mouth are not typically associated with this vaccine.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is talking with a client who has been taking levothyroxine to treat hypothyroidism. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid taking which of the following over-the-counter medications within 4 hr of taking levothyroxine?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Calcium supplements can interfere with levothyroxine absorption, reducing its effectiveness, and should be taken at least 4 hours apart. Fish oil, laxatives, and antihistamines do not have significant interactions with levothyroxine.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for fexofenadine tablets to treat seasonal allergies. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fexofenadine may cause dizziness or drowsiness, so avoiding driving until effects are known is prudent. Magnesium hydroxide has no specific interaction, fluid intake isn't restricted to 1 liter, and orange juice reduces absorption.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning to administer medications to a client who has trigeminal neuralgia. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer to manage the client's pain?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Carbamazepine, an anticonvulsant, is commonly used to reduce nerve pain in trigeminal neuralgia. Fluoxetine (antidepressant), methylphenidate (stimulant), and lorazepam (anxiolytic) are not indicated for this condition.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about monitoring morphine patient-controlled analgesia (PCA). Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Instructing visitors not to operate the PCA pump prevents overdose, a key safety teaching. PCA reduces toxicity risk, constipation (not diarrhea) is common, and pain checks should be more frequent than every 8 hours.