ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology 2023 retake 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting a medication history from the parent of a preschooler who comes to the clinic for routine immunizations. For which of the following findings should the nurse withhold the varicella immunization?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Receiving treatment for leukemia contraindicates varicella vaccine, a live virus, due to immunosuppression. Pregnant parent, acetaminophen, and egg allergy aren't contraindications.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a clinic receives a telephone call from a client who has tuberculosis and was prescribed rifampin 3 days ago. The client reports, 'My saliva and tears are red. What should I do?' Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This is an expected adverse effect of the medication.' is correct as rifampin causes harmless red-orange discoloration of fluids. Stopping it risks resistance, it lasts during therapy not days, and diet doesn't cause it.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing acute alcohol withdrawal. The nurse should anticipate administering which of the following medications to the client to facilitate the withdrawal process?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diazepam manages alcohol withdrawal by preventing seizures and reducing agitation via GABA enhancement. Varenicline aids smoking cessation, clonidine controls autonomic symptoms, and methadone treats opioid withdrawal.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is taking prednisone and self-administers insulin daily. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings indicates a medication interaction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperglycemia results from prednisone reducing insulin sensitivity, requiring dose adjustments. Hypotension, paresthesia, and jaundice aren't typical interactions.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking alendronate to treat osteoporosis. The nurse should monitor for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Musculoskeletal pain is a known side effect of alendronate due to bone remodeling effects. Drowsiness, dyskinesia, and weight gain aren't typical.