ATI LPN
ATI PN Pharmacology 2020 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: A
Rationale: A respiratory rate of 10/min indicates respiratory depression, a serious and potentially life-threatening side effect of morphine requiring immediate reporting. Facial flushing and constipation are common but less urgent, and hypotension, while concerning, is not as immediately critical as respiratory depression.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin to a client. For which of the following findings should the nurse withhold the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An apical pulse of 54/min is below the adult threshold of 60 bpm, indicating a risk of bradycardia with digoxin, which slows heart rate. Other findings (normal respiratory rate, hypertension, mild fever) do not warrant withholding the drug.
Question 3 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: Flushing with normal saline post-administration ensures full delivery and tube patency. Pinching risks damage, 10° elevation risks aspiration (30°+ is correct), and combining drugs risks interactions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is obtaining a medication history from a client who has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and reports taking several herbal supplements daily. The nurse should identify that SLE is a contraindication for taking which of the following herbal supplements?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Echinacea boosts the immune system, which can worsen autoimmune conditions like SLE. Flaxseed, glucosamine, and ginger are not contraindicated and may even offer anti-inflammatory benefits.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is taking aspirin. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rhinitis may indicate an allergic reaction to aspirin, which should be reported. Headache is a possible side effect but less urgent, while hematocrit 43% and BP 120/70 mm Hg are normal and not concerning.