ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is administering the first dose of ramipril to a client who has hypertension. The client reports feeling dizzy and lightheaded. Which of the following should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dizziness from ramipril suggests hypotension; a fluid bolus helps. Carbohydrates , naloxone , and diphenhydramine don't apply.
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 due to fetal risk; IIV is used instead. Tattoos , travel , and rhinitis aren't contraindications.
Question 3 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: C
Rationale: Carbamazepine is the first-line treatment for trigeminal neuralgia, stabilizing nerve membranes to reduce pain. Lorazepam , Fluoxetine , and Methylphenidate are not indicated.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has been taking methimazole for 2 months for the treatment of a thyroid imbalance. Which of the following findings indicates that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Methimazole treats hyperthyroidism; weight gain shows normalized metabolism. Menstrual flow , breath sounds , and libido aren't direct indicators.
Question 5 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: D
Rationale: Sublingual nitroglycerin acts within 1-5 minutes. It doesn't slow heart rate , food delays absorption , and dosing is every 5 minutes, not 10 .