ATI LPN
ATI PN 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: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Absence of headache. Sumatriptan is commonly used to treat migraines by relieving headache symptoms. The absence of a headache indicates a therapeutic response to the medication.
A: Improved mood is not directly related to the therapeutic effect of sumatriptan.
B: Increased bone mass is not a known effect of sumatriptan.
C: Relief of chest pain is not a common indication for sumatriptan use.
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:
Rationale:
Choice A is correct because the child will indeed receive another MMR immunization at 4 to 6 years of age as part of the standard immunization schedule. This ensures long-term protection.
Choice B is incorrect as the child does not need two more MMR immunizations over the next 2 years.
Choice C is incorrect because while the child may receive another MMR immunization at 3 years, there is no mention of hepatitis B immunization.
Choice D is incorrect as titers are not routinely done for MMR immunity assessment.
Question 3 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: The correct answer is B: Weight gain. Methimazole is used to treat hyperthyroidism, which often leads to weight loss due to increased metabolism.
Therefore, weight gain would indicate that the medication is effective in normalizing the thyroid function. Increased libido (choice
A) is not a common indicator of the effectiveness of methimazole. Decreased menstrual flow (choice
C) might suggest hypothyroidism rather than improvement in hyperthyroidism. Clear breath sounds (choice
D) are not directly related to the effectiveness of methimazole in treating thyroid imbalance.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving a transfusion of packed RBCs. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication of a febrile nonhemolytic reaction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Chills. Febrile nonhemolytic reaction during a blood transfusion is characterized by the sudden onset of chills and fever. This occurs due to the recipient's immune system reacting to donor leukocytes. Dyspnea (
A) is more indicative of acute hemolytic reaction. Urticaria (
B) is associated with allergic reactions. Vomiting (
C) is not typically a sign of a febrile reaction. In summary, chills are the most specific finding for a febrile nonhemolytic reaction during a blood transfusion.
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: The correct answer is A: Warfarin. Garlic can interact with warfarin, a blood thinner, increasing the risk of bleeding. The nurse should advise the client to stop taking garlic to avoid potential dangerous interactions. Warfarin is metabolized by the liver, and garlic may interfere with its effectiveness, leading to an increased risk of bleeding episodes. Other choices (B, C,
D) do not have documented interactions with garlic that pose significant risks like warfarin. It is crucial to consider potential herb-drug interactions to ensure client safety and optimal treatment outcomes.