ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology 2023 retake 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has ulcerative colitis and is receiving sulfasalazine. Which of the following findings requires immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wheezing suggests a hypersensitivity reaction like anaphylaxis, requiring immediate action due to airway risk. Anorexia, arthralgia, and nausea are milder side effects manageable without urgent intervention.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has gout and is taking allopurinol. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse identify as the priority to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rash may signal Stevens-Johnson syndrome, a life-threatening reaction, making it priority. Diarrhea, nausea, and metallic taste are milder.
Question 3 of 5
A charge nurse is evaluating a newly licensed nurse caring for a client who is using a PCA device. Which of the following actions by the nurse requires intervention by the charge nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse administers a PCA dose for the client risks overdose only the client should press it. Monitoring, reassuring, and demonstrating are appropriate.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has angina and a new prescription of nitroglycerin sublingual. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: If my mouth is dry, I will take a sip of water before I take the tablet.' ensures proper dissolution. Dosing is every 5 min (not 20,
A), storage avoids moisture (not bathroom,
B), and it's sublingual (not swallowed,
C).
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer phenobarbital 3 mg/kg/day PO in two divided doses to a client who weighs 145 lb. The amount available is phenobarbital 100 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: 145 lb = 65.9 kg; 65.9 kg × 3 mg/kg/day = 197.7 mg/day; 197.7 mg ÷ 2 doses = 98.85 mg/dose; 98.85 mg ÷ 100 mg/tablet ≈ 1 tablet per dose.