ATI LPN
ATI PN Pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking allopurinol. Which of the following laboratory findings indicates the medication has been effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Allopurinol lowers uric acid levels by inhibiting xanthine oxidase, preventing gout and kidney stones. It does not affect triglycerides, albumin, or potassium directly.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has been taking methimazole for 2 months for the treatment of a thyroid imbalance. Which of the following findings indicates that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Methimazole treats hyperthyroidism; weight gain indicates normalized metabolism. Libido, menstrual flow, and breath sounds aren't direct indicators.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving treatment for chronic alcohol use disorder. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer to assist the client in maintaining abstinence by aversion therapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Disulfiram causes aversive symptoms with alcohol intake, supporting abstinence. Others don't work via aversion.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who states she recently started taking garlic as an herbal supplement. The nurse should advise the client to stop taking garlic due to a potential reaction with which of the following client medications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Garlic increases bleeding risk with warfarin due to antiplatelet effects. No significant interactions exist with the others.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for ceftriaxone. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ceftriaxone can cause a maculopapular rash as an allergic reaction. Others aren't common side effects.