ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Midterm Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a new prescription for spironolactone. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spironolactone, a potassium-sparing diuretic, can cause hyperkalemia, so potassium levels should be monitored.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about following a low-cholesterol diet after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Which of the following food choices reflects the client's understanding of these dietary instructions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Beans are low in cholesterol and high in fiber, suitable for a low-cholesterol diet. Eggs, liver, and whole milk are high in cholesterol and should be limited.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a new prescription for propranolol. Which of the following findings should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Propranolol, a beta-blocker, can lower heart rate, so it should be monitored to prevent bradycardia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin 0.25 mg PO to a client. The amount available is digoxin 0.125 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer to the client? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
To administer 0.25 mg of digoxin using 0.125 mg tablets, divide 0.25 by 0.125, which equals 2 tablets.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a new prescription for isosorbide mononitrate to treat chronic angina. Which of the following findings should the nurse include in the teaching as an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Headache is a common adverse effect of isosorbide mononitrate due to vasodilation. Weight gain, bradycardia, and hyperglycemia are not typical.