ATI LPN
ATI PN Pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has taken an overdose of oxycodone. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Oxycodone overdose causes sedation due to CNS depression. It typically leads to bradycardia, bradypnea, and pinpoint pupils, not tachycardia, tachypnea, or dilated pupils.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parents of a 13-month-old child following administration of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) immunization. Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The second MMR dose is at 4-6 years per CDC schedule, not sooner or with titers.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for a nitroglycerin transdermal patch. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rotating sites prevents irritation and tolerance. Bathing removal, hypertension monitoring, and 24-hour removal aren't standard.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic hypertension. The client's morning vital signs include BP 140/80 mm Hg, heart rate 54/min, and respiratory rate 18/min. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to withhold?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Atenolol, a beta-blocker, may worsen bradycardia (HR 54/min). BP is controlled, so others can continue.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who states she recently started taking garlic as an herbal supplement. The nurse should advise the client to stop taking garlic due to a potential reaction with which of the following client medications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Garlic increases bleeding risk with warfarin due to antiplatelet effects. No significant interactions exist with the others.