ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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 ensures absorption. Bathing removal , hypertension monitoring , and 24-hour removal aren't standard.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus and a prescription for exenatide. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Exenatide is injected subcutaneously (e.g., abdomen). Muscle pain isn't typical, bedtime dosing is wrong, and discard is after 30 days , not 60.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is experiencing oxycodone toxicity. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oxycodone toxicity causes sedation due to CNS depression, with bradycardia, pinpoint pupils, and respiratory depression, not tachycardia , dilated pupils , or tachypnea .
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is administering the first dose of ramipril to a client who has hypertension. The client reports feeling dizzy and lightheaded. Which of the following should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dizziness from ramipril suggests hypotension; a fluid bolus helps. Carbohydrates , naloxone , and diphenhydramine don't apply.