ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for amitriptyline. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Amitriptyline, a tricyclic antidepressant, commonly causes dry mouth due to anticholinergic effects. Energy may decrease, mood improves over time, and weight gain is more likely.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for trazodone. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Trazodone causes drowsiness, often used at bedtime for sleep. Morning dosing isn't ideal, energy decreases, and alcohol worsens sedation (also true but not the focus).
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for methotrexate. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Methotrexate can cause mouth sores, a side effect to monitor. Milk isn't required, energy may decrease, and alcohol avoidance is true but not the focus here.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a hysterectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vaginal bleeding post-hysterectomy signals hemorrhage, requiring monitoring. Ambulation is encouraged, coughing is supported, and cold compresses are as needed.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for sertraline. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sertraline, an SSRI, can cause drowsiness, a common side effect. It's taken with or without food, mood improves in weeks, and tyramine restriction is for MAOIs.