ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology 2023 retake 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has gout and is taking allopurinol. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse identify as the priority to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rash may signal Stevens-Johnson syndrome, a life-threatening reaction, making it priority. Diarrhea, nausea, and metallic taste are milder.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has ulcerative colitis and is receiving sulfasalazine. Which of the following findings requires immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wheezing suggests a hypersensitivity reaction like anaphylaxis, requiring immediate action due to airway risk. Anorexia, arthralgia, and nausea are milder side effects manageable without urgent intervention.
Question 3 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: C
Rationale: Lithium carbonate with furosemide risks toxicity due to sodium loss affecting lithium excretion. Levothyroxine, cetirizine, and albuterol aren't contraindicated.
Extract:
Vital Signs
Nurses Notes
History and Physical
Initial visit:
Temperature 36.5° C (97.7° F)
Heart rate 68/min
Blood pressure 116/70 mm Hg
Respiratory rate 16/min
SpO2 98% on room air
Follow-up visit 2 weeks later:
Temperature 36.7° C (98.1°F)
Heart rate 86/min
Blood pressure 130/80 mm Hg
Respiratory rate 18/min
SpO2 99% on room air
Question 4 of 5
Select the 6 statements the nurse should include when reinforcing teaching to the client about the newly prescribed medication (sumatriptan).
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E,F,G
Rationale: For sumatriptan: Max 200 mg/day, second dose after 2 hr, stop if pregnant, chest pressure, fatigue, relief within 1 hr are correct. Rash isn't common.
Extract:
Question 5 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.