ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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: A
Rationale: Methimazole treats hyperthyroidism; weight gain shows normalized metabolism. Menstrual flow , breath sounds , and libido aren't direct indicators.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning to administer medications to a client who has trigeminal neuralgia. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer to manage the client's pain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Carbamazepine is the first-line treatment for trigeminal neuralgia, stabilizing nerve membranes to reduce pain. Lorazepam , Fluoxetine , and Methylphenidate are not indicated.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an insulin injection for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Insulin is injected subcutaneously at 90° (e.g., thigh). Tuberculin syringes are for intradermal, 20-gauge is too large, and Z-track is for IM.
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 enoxaparin 5 mg/kg subcutaneous daily to a client who has deep-vein thrombosis. The client weighs 152 lb. Available is 120 mg/0.8 mL prefilled syringe. Calculate the dosage in mL that the nurse should administer. (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if applicable. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 152 lb = 69.1 kg; 5 mg/kg × 69.1 = 345.5 mg; 345.5 mg ÷ (120 mg/0.8 mL) ≈ 2.3 mL. [Note: Document error states 1.5 mg/kg and 0.7 mL, but 5 mg/kg yields 2.3 mL.] Using provided answer: 0.7 mL assumes a different dose or error.