ATI LPN
ATI PN Pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic hypertension. The client's morning vital signs include BP 140/80 mm Hg, heart rate 54/min, and respiratory rate 18/min. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to withhold?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Atenolol, a beta-blocker, may worsen bradycardia (HR 54/min). BP is controlled, so others can continue.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about age-related changes that affect medication administration for older adult clients. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aging reduces renal function, slowing drug excretion and increasing toxicity risk. Brain receptor sensitivity varies, gastric emptying slows, and hepatic metabolism decreases.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is administering the first dose of ramipril to a client who has hypertension. The client reports feeling dizzy and lightheaded. Which of the following should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dizziness from ramipril suggests hypotension; an IV fluid bolus raises blood pressure. Carbohydrates treat hypoglycemia, diphenhydramine allergies, and naloxone opioid overdose—none apply here.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for ceftriaxone. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ceftriaxone can cause a maculopapular rash as an allergic reaction. Others aren't common side effects.
Question 5 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: B
Rationale: Disulfiram causes aversive symptoms with alcohol intake, supporting abstinence. Others don't work via aversion.