ATI LPN
ATI PN Pharmacology 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing an acute asthma attack. The nurse should expect to administer which of the following medications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Levalbuterol, a short-acting bronchodilator, provides rapid relief in acute asthma attacks. Cromolyn and budesonide are for prevention, and ipratropium is less commonly the first choice.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is taking aspirin. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rhinitis may indicate an allergic reaction to aspirin, which should be reported. Headache is a possible side effect but less urgent, while hematocrit 43% and BP 120/70 mm Hg are normal and not concerning.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is to start therapy with insulin lispro and insulin glargine. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Insulin lispro, a rapid-acting insulin, is taken right before meals to control postprandial glucose spikes. Lispro and glargine shouldn't be mixed, glargine is once daily, and shaking vials risks inaccurate dosing.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in an acute care facility is collecting data from a client who has received the meningococcal conjugate vaccine. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following findings as an adverse effect of the vaccine?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Headache is a common adverse effect of the meningococcal conjugate vaccine. Blurred vision, tinnitus, and dry mouth are not typically associated with this vaccine.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to identify a client prior to medication administration. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to determine the client's identity?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking the client to confirm their name (e.g., 'Is your name Sarah Jones?') is a direct, reliable identity check. Phone numbers, room numbers, and age are less specific or stable identifiers.