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 diltiazem. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diltiazem, a calcium channel blocker, can cause bradycardia, requiring monitoring. Grapefruit increases levels, it's given slowly IV, and glucose isn't affected.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for metoprolol. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Metoprolol, a beta-blocker, can cause bradycardia, requiring pulse monitoring. It's taken without regard to meals, given slowly IV if applicable, and glucose isn't directly affected.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for sildenafil. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sildenafil risks priapism (prolonged erection), requiring monitoring and reporting if over 4 hours. It's PRN, high-fat meals delay absorption, and respiratory rate isn't primary.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for linezolid. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Linezolid risks serotonin syndrome (e.g., agitation), especially with other serotonergic drugs, requiring monitoring. It's given slowly IV, diluted in saline, and dosed daily.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for prednisone. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prednisone, a corticosteroid, can cause hyperglycemia, requiring monitoring (e.g., glucose levels). Headaches don't warrant stopping, it's oral or slow IV, and BP is checked as needed.