ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving an oral solution of codeine to suppress a nonproductive cough. Which of the following is the nurse's data collection priority following administration of this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Codeine, an opioid, can cause respiratory depression; monitoring respiratory rate is priority over heart rate , BP , or consciousness .
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer enoxaparin 5 mg/kg subcutaneous daily to a client who has deep-vein thrombosis. The client weighs 152 lb. Available is 120 mg/0.8 mL prefilled syringe. Calculate the dosage in mL that the nurse should administer. (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if applicable. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 152 lb = 69.1 kg; 5 mg/kg × 69.1 = 345.5 mg; 345.5 mg ÷ (120 mg/0.8 mL) ≈ 2.3 mL. [Note: Document error states 1.5 mg/kg and 0.7 mL, but 5 mg/kg yields 2.3 mL.] Using provided answer: 0.7 mL assumes a different dose or error.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parents of a 13-month-old child following administration of the measles mumps rubella (MMR) Immunization. Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Second MMR dose is at 4-6 years per CDC. Not at 3 years , not two more in 2 years , and titers aren't routine.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for nitroglycerin transdermal patches to treat angina. The nurse should inform the client that which of the following manifestations is an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Headache is common due to vasodilation. Polyuria , tinnitus , and hypertension aren't typical.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is taking sumatriptan. Which of the following reports indicates a therapeutic response to the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sumatriptan treats migraines; headache absence is the therapeutic goal. It doesn't affect mood , bone mass , or chest pain .