ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology 2023 retake 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has prescriptions for spironolactone and lisinopril. The nurse should monitor for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperkalemia risks increase as both spironolactone and lisinopril retain potassium. Hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, and hypokalemia aren't expected.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is preparing to administer the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine to a client. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client has a contraindication for the MMR vaccine?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client is at 9 weeks of gestation contraindicates MMR, a live vaccine, due to fetal risk. Local reaction, mild diarrhea, and penicillin allergy aren't contraindications.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medication record of a client who has hypertension. Which of the following medications should the nurse administer to lower the client's blood pressure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Amlodipine lowers blood pressure as a calcium channel blocker. Promethazine is an antiemetic, fluconazole is antifungal, and phenazopyridine is a urinary analgesic.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has Graves' disease and is to start therapy with propylthiouracil. The nurse should expect which of the following outcomes?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Decreased heart rate is expected as propylthiouracil reduces thyroid hormone, slowing metabolism. Hct and blood pressure don't increase, and WBC decrease is a side effect, not an outcome.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving heparin therapy. If the client requires a reversal of the effects of heparin, which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Protamine neutralizes heparin's anticoagulant effects. Atropine treats bradycardia, vitamin K reverses warfarin, and vitamin B12 addresses anemia none affect heparin.