ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of hyperthyroidism. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hyperthyroidism increases metabolism, causing heat intolerance. Weight loss, tachycardia, and diarrhea are more typical than gain, bradycardia, or constipation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for captopril. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Captopril, an ACE inhibitor, commonly causes a dry cough, requiring reporting if persistent. It's taken with food, angioedema is possible but less emphasized here, and urine color isn't affected.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for varenicline. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Varenicline, for smoking cessation, can cause mood changes (e.g., depression), requiring monitoring. It's taken with food, oral only, and glucose isn't affected.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for venlafaxine. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Venlafaxine can increase blood pressure, requiring monitoring. It's taken with food, doesn't cause jaundice, and stopping abruptly risks withdrawal.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for clopidogrel. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clopidogrel increases bleeding risk, leading to more bruising. It's taken regardless of meals, black stools signal GI bleeding (not typical), and grapefruit isn't a concern.