ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for clonidine. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clonidine often causes drowsiness, requiring monitoring. It's oral or slow IV, diluted in saline if IV, and dosed daily or as prescribed, not weekly.
Question 2 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 mucositis, leading to mouth sores, a common side effect to monitor. Milk isn't required, energy may decrease due to fatigue, and while alcohol avoidance is advised, mouth sores are a more immediate concern.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia and a new prescription for oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Adding humidity prevents nasal dryness from oxygen. Taping all connections isn't standard, snug securing may irritate, and coughing frequency depends on condition.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for propranolol. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Propranolol, a beta-blocker, lowers heart rate, a key effect to monitor. It's taken without regard to meals, may cause fatigue, and dizziness needs reporting, not stopping.