ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology 2023 retake 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client following the administration of a new medication. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of an allergic reaction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Urticaria is a classic allergic sign due to histamine release. Jaundice suggests liver issues, bradycardia and hypertension aren't typical allergy manifestations.
Extract:
Vital Signs
History and Physical
Assessment
Laboratory Results
Provider Prescriptions
Yesterday:
Temperature 37.4° C (99.3° F)
Heart rate 92/min
Respiratory rate 18/min
Blood pressure 130/82 mm Hg
Oxygen saturation 97% on room air
Today:
Temperature 38.9° C (102° F) Heart rate 110/min
Respiratory rate 18/min
Blood pressure 138/88 mm Hg
Oxygen saturation 96% on room air
Question 2 of 5
The nurse has reviewed the client's electronic medical record (EMR). Which of the following findings should the nurse recommend withholding the ceftriaxone? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Client allergy risks cross-reactivity with penicillin; gentamicin increases nephrotoxicity risk with ceftriaxone. Breastfeeding, hematocrit, and hemoglobin aren't contraindications.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has angina and a new prescription of nitroglycerin sublingual. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: If my mouth is dry, I will take a sip of water before I take the tablet.' ensures proper dissolution. Dosing is every 5 min (not 20,
A), storage avoids moisture (not bathroom,
B), and it's sublingual (not swallowed,
C).
Question 4 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 5 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.