ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for ceftriaxone. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ceftriaxone may cause a maculopapular rash as an allergic reaction. Urine , constipation , and edema aren't common effects.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning to administer a tuberculin skin test to a client who has had an exposure to tuberculosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A scar-free site ensures accurate TST results. Volume is 0.1 mL , angle is 5-15° , and massaging distorts results.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who started taking amitriptyline 6 days ago. The client reports that the medication is not helping. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Amitriptyline takes 2-4 weeks for therapeutic effects, requiring client education. Increasing dose , changing administration , or switching meds prematurely is inappropriate.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an IM injection to a client who has gonorrhea. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Z-track prevents irritation for IM injections like ceftriaxone for gonorrhea. 27-gauge is too small, 5 cm is for subcutaneous, and aspiration is optional but not primary.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is experiencing oxycodone toxicity. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oxycodone toxicity causes sedation due to CNS depression, with bradycardia, pinpoint pupils, and respiratory depression, not tachycardia , dilated pupils , or tachypnea .