ATI LPN
ATI LPN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports he has headaches after taking chewable isosorbide dinitrate. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Headaches from isosorbide dinitrate often diminish over time as the body adjusts. Swallowing whole, taking on an empty stomach, or discontinuing aren't recommended.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports he has headaches after taking chewable isosorbide dinitrate. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Headaches from isosorbide dinitrate often diminish over time as the body adjusts. Swallowing whole, taking on an empty stomach, or discontinuing aren't recommended.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for nitroglycerin sublingual tablets. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nitroglycerin often causes headaches due to vasodilation. It's taken every 5 minutes, dissolved under the tongue, and stored in a dark, airtight container.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a craniotomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Unequal pupils suggest increased intracranial pressure or neurological deterioration, requiring reporting. Headache, minimal drainage, and normal BP are less urgent.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for pantoprazole. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pantoprazole can cause diarrhea, a side effect to monitor. It's taken before meals, antacids aren't needed, and stopping early risks symptom recurrence.