ATI LPN
ATI PN Pharmacology 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking epoetin alfa for 3 months. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse monitor to determine the effectiveness of the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Epoetin alfa stimulates red blood cell production, so hemoglobin (Hgb) levels are monitored to assess its effectiveness. AST assesses liver function, troponin indicates heart damage, and T4 measures thyroid function, none of which relate to epoetin alfa's purpose.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving treatment for chronic alcohol use disorder. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer to assist the client in maintaining abstinence by aversion therapy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Disulfiram causes an aversive reaction (nausea, flushing) if alcohol is consumed, aiding abstinence. Atenolol, lorazepam, and carbamazepine treat unrelated conditions (hypertension, anxiety, seizures).
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about the iPLEDGE program with a female client who has a new prescription for isotretinoin. The nurse should tell the client that which of the following is a requirement of the program?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The iPLEDGE program requires sexually active female clients to use two forms of birth control due to isotretinoin's severe teratogenic effects. Mammograms, Pap tests, and vitamin A supplements are not part of this program's requirements.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is receiving vancomycin for a Clostridium difficile infection. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Creatinine 3.1 mg/dL indicates kidney damage, a serious vancomycin side effect requiring immediate reporting. Loose stools, slight WBC elevation, and tachycardia are less urgent.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking epoetin alfa for 3 months. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse monitor to determine the effectiveness of the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Epoetin alfa stimulates red blood cell production, so hemoglobin (Hgb) levels are monitored to assess its effectiveness. AST assesses liver function, troponin indicates heart damage, and T4 measures thyroid function, none of which relate to epoetin alfa's purpose.