ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for oxycodone 5 mg PO every 4 hr PRN for pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oxycodone risks respiratory depression, requiring monitoring. Grapefruit isn't relevant, it's PRN not daily, and glucose isn't affected.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of heparin. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Heparin requires aPTT monitoring (e.g., every 6-12 hr) to ensure therapeutic levels. Site changes are less frequent, rate depends on orders, and saline is used, not dextrose.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for risedronate. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Remaining upright for 30 minutes prevents esophageal irritation from risedronate. It's taken in the morning, rash isn't common, and milk interferes with absorption.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for trazodone. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Trazodone causes drowsiness, often used at bedtime for sleep. Morning dosing isn't ideal, energy decreases, and alcohol worsens sedation (also true but not the focus).
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for fluoxetine. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fluoxetine, an SSRI, commonly causes insomnia as a side effect. Appetite may decrease, concentration improves over time, and weight loss may occur, not gain.