ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 due to fetal risk; IIV is used instead. Tattoos , travel , and rhinitis aren't contraindications.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about the IPLEDGE program with a female client who has a new prescription for isotretinoin. The nurse should tell the client that which of the following is a requirement of the program?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: iPledge mandates two contraception methods due to isotretinoin's teratogenicity. Pap smears , vitamin A , and mammograms aren't required.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who had abdominal surgery. The client is grimacing and has a respiratory rate of 24/min. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Grimacing and tachypnea suggest pain; assessing pain level first guides intervention. Compress , music , and repositioning follow assessment.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who states she recently started taking garlic as an herbal supplement. The nurse should advise the client to stop taking garlic due to a potential reaction with which of the following client medications?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Garlic increases bleeding risk with warfarin. No significant interactions with dicloxacillin , esomeprazole , or hydrochlorothiazide .
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
Plan of Care
Provider Prescriptions
Vital Signs
6 months ago:
The client was diagnosed with epilepsy during childhood. The client reports not having seizures for 2 years. The client has weaned off all seizure medications. The client was informed to return to the office for a follow-up in 6 months and to call the office if seizure activity resumes.
Today:
The client reports having a seizure this morning. Provider aware and new prescription obtained.
Question 5 of 5
Click to highlight the findings that require immediate follow-up as contraindications to the prescribed prescription (phenytoin).
| Client reports having three to four alcoholic beverages a couple times per week. |
| Last bowel movement was 3 days ago |
| Last menstrual period was 3 months ago |
| Client takes diazepam as needed for anxiety. |
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Alcohol alters phenytoin metabolism, and last period 3 months ago may indicate pregnancy, a contraindication due to teratogenicity. Constipation and diazepam need monitoring but aren't immediate contraindications.