ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for ondansetron. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ondansetron, an antiemetic, can cause constipation, requiring monitoring. It's given slowly IV, diluted in saline, and dosed as needed, not weekly.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for hydrochlorothiazide. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hydrochlorothiazide can cause dizziness due to fluid loss or low BP. It's taken in the morning, decreases potassium, and orange juice is fine.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of nitroprusside. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nitroprusside, a vasodilator, requires hourly BP monitoring to prevent hypotension. Site changes are less frequent, rate depends on orders, and heparin isn't routine.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for gentamicin IV. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gentamicin can cause kidney damage (nephrotoxicity), requiring monitoring (e.g., creatinine). It's given over 30-60 minutes, diluted in saline, and BP isn't directly related.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for omeprazole. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Abdominal pain could signal a serious side effect (e.g., ulcer perforation) with omeprazole, requiring reporting. It's taken before meals, doesn't increase stools, and urine color isn't affected.