ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology safety Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for digoxin 0.25 mg PO daily for heart failure. The client's current vital signs are: BP 144/96, heart rate 54/min, respirations 18/min, and temperature 37° C (98.6° F). Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A heart rate below 60 beats per minute is a contraindication for administering digoxin, as it can increase the risk of toxicity and bradycardia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing a medication for a client and is converting grams to milligrams. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
To convert grams to milligrams, the nurse must multiply by 1,000, which involves moving the decimal point 3 places to the right (1 gram = 1000 mg).
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client with bacterial conjunctivitis of the right eye, and a prescription for an antibiotic ophthalmic ointment. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The ointment should be applied in a thin line into the conjunctival sac to ensure proper delivery and absorption of the medication.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer enteric-coated aspirin to an older adult client who had a cerebrovascular accident and has difficulty swallowing medications. The client asks the nurse if she will crush the medication to make it easier to swallow. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Crushing enteric-coated aspirin would cause the medication to be released all at once, potentially leading to side effects and reducing its intended effectiveness.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse regarding sources of medication information. Which of the following resources should the nurse include as reliable references for the nurse to use to evaluate medication information? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: The Physicians' Desk Reference, published journals, and pharmacists are reliable sources for drug information. Pharmaceutical sales representatives may provide biased information.