ATI LPN
ATI PN 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: B
Rationale: Methimazole treats hyperthyroidism; weight gain indicates normalized metabolism. Libido, menstrual flow, and breath sounds aren't direct indicators.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a list of current medications for a client who is starting therapy with furosemide. Which of the following medications should the nurse identify as being contraindicated?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Furosemide reduces lithium clearance, risking toxicity. It has no significant contraindications with albuterol, levothyroxine, or cetirizine.
Question 3 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 levels by inhibiting xanthine oxidase, preventing gout and kidney stones. It does not affect triglycerides, albumin, or potassium directly.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about phenytoin with a client who had a tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Phenytoin commonly causes gingival hyperplasia, requiring oral hygiene monitoring. It does not lower potassium, ginkgo biloba has no significant interaction, and photosensitivity is less critical than hyperplasia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a client who has a new prescription. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Identifying the client first with two identifiers prevents errors. Other steps follow.