ATI LPN
ATI PN Pharmacology 2020 Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is receiving morphine via a continuous epidural infusion. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Constipation is a common side effect of opioids but not an immediate concern. Respiratory depression is a severe side effect of morphine and requires immediate attention. Facial flushing is a common side effect of opioids but is not immediately concerning. While low blood pressure may be a concern, respiratory rate is a more critical indicator of potential life-threatening complications.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client who received naloxone to counteract the effects of an opioid overdose. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Naloxone administration may lead to an increase in blood pressure, not a decrease. While pain relief might occur, the primary goal of naloxone is to reverse respiratory depression, not to relieve pain. Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that reverses opioid-induced respiratory depression, so an increased respiratory rate indicates its effectiveness. Naloxone does not typically affect body temperature in a significant way.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing an acute asthma attack. The nurse should expect to administer which of the following medications?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Budesonide is an inhaled corticosteroid used for long-term control of asthma and is not typically used for acute attacks. Cromolyn is a mast cell stabilizer used for the prevention of asthma symptoms and is not a rescue medication for acute attacks. Ipratropium is an anticholinergic bronchodilator used for maintenance treatment of bronchospasms and is not typically used for acute attacks. Levalbuterol is a short-acting beta-agonist bronchodilator and is commonly used as a rescue medication for acute asthma attacks.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client through an enteral feeding tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Medications should be administered separately to ensure proper absorption and effectiveness. This action helps prevent aspiration during medication administration but is not specific to enteral feeding tube administration. Flushing the tube with normal saline helps ensure that the entire medication dose reaches the client and prevents tube blockage. This action is not necessary and may disrupt the flow of the medication.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the family of a client who has a new prescription for donepezil. Which of the following therapeutic effects should the nurse inform the family to expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Donepezil is used to treat Alzheimer's disease and is expected to improve cognitive function. Donepezil is not indicated for pulmonary function improvement. Donepezil is not primarily used for seizure control. Donepezil does not typically affect urinary output.