ATI LPN
ATI LPN 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 for gout treatment. Triglycerides , albumin , and potassium aren't affected.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer regular and NPH insulin to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regular insulin (clear) is drawn first, then NPH (cloudy) to avoid contamination. One syringe is standard, and air goes into NPH first .
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has been taking diazepam several times per day but recently ran out of the medication. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a manifestation of withdrawal from diazepam?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diazepam withdrawal causes tremors due to CNS hyperactivity. Anorexia , drowsiness , and hypotension aren't typical.
Question 4 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 .
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 0800 medications to a client. The medication administration record (MAR) states 'phenobarbital' and the medication the pharmacy supplied is pentobarbital. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Verifying the prescription resolves the discrepancy safely. Past MAR , client recall , and allergies don't confirm the order.