ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology 2023 retake 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving tobramycin. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tinnitus indicates ototoxicity, a key tobramycin risk. Salivation, bruising, and joint pain aren't typical.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has schizophrenia and a new prescription for haloperidol. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid taking which of the following medications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diphenhydramine increases sedation and anticholinergic effects with haloperidol, risking toxicity. Docusate, ibuprofen, and glucosamine are safe.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports difficulty breathing during the administration of an intermittent IV bolus of nafcillin. After stopping the infusion and notifying the provider, the nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following medications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Epinephrine treats anaphylaxis, indicated by breathing difficulty with nafcillin. Deferoxamine chelates iron, vitamin K reverses warfarin, and prednisone is slower-acting.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for alendronate for the treatment of osteoporosis. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Jaw pain may indicate osteonecrosis, a serious alendronate risk. Anorexia, insomnia, and bruising aren't typical.