ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology N113 Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has chlamydia and a new prescription for azithromycin. Which of the following information should the nurse include when reinforcing teaching about this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Azithromycin is an antibiotic commonly used to treat infections such as chlamydia. While it's generally well-tolerated, it can rarely cause serious side effects such as allergic reactions or severe skin reactions. Sore throat or fever may indicate such adverse effects, and patients should be instructed to contact their healthcare provider immediately if they experience these symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who has generalized anxiety disorder and has been prescribed alprazolam. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine with sedative properties, so drowsiness and light-headedness are common side effects. Patients should be cautious when engaging in activities requiring alertness, such as driving, while taking alprazolam.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a prescription for lithium carbonate to treat bipolar disorder. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: It can take up to 3 weeks to see the full effects of lithium carbonate, which is used to treat bipolar disorder.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has schizophrenia and recently stopped taking chlorpromazine after 8 years. The nurse notes choreiform movements, lip smacking, and spastic facial distortions. The nurse should document these findings as indicating which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tardive dyskinesia is a movement disorder characterized by involuntary, repetitive movements of the face and body, including choreiform movements (rapid, jerky movements), lip smacking, and spastic facial distortions. It often develops after long-term use of antipsychotic medications like chlorpromazine and can persist even after discontinuation of the medication.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for an estrogen-progestin combination contraceptive. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: If a pill is missed, the client should follow the specific instructions provided by the healthcare provider or the information leaflet, which typically involves taking the missed pill as soon as remembered and then continuing with the next dose at the regular time.