ATI LPN
ATI PN Pharmacology 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is taking aspirin. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rhinitis may indicate an allergic reaction to aspirin, which should be reported. Headache is a possible side effect but less urgent, while hematocrit 43% and BP 120/70 mm Hg are normal and not concerning.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has been taking diazepam several times per day but recently ran out of the medication. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a manifestation of withdrawal from diazepam?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tremors are a common withdrawal symptom from diazepam, a benzodiazepine, due to central nervous system hyperactivity. Hypotension and drowsiness are not typical, and anorexia is less specific to benzodiazepine withdrawal.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who received diphenhydramine for insomnia. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an idiosyncratic reaction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Agitation is an idiosyncratic (unexpected) reaction to diphenhydramine, which typically sedates. Dry mouth, nausea, and dizziness are common side effects.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer gentamicin to a child who weighs 44 lb. The provider prescribes 6 mg/kg/day IV to be administered in three equal doses. Available is gentamicin 40 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer with each dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 44 lb = 20 kg; 6 mg/kg/day = 120 mg/day; 120 mg / 3 doses = 40 mg/dose; 40 mg / 40 mg/mL = 1 mL/dose, rounded to 1 mL.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a levothyroxine 50 mcg tablet PO to a client who is receiving an enteral feeding through an NG tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dissolving levothyroxine in 30 mL of water ensures it's suitable for NG tube administration and prevents clogging. Supine positioning risks aspiration, mixing with formula can reduce efficacy, and 5 mL is insufficient to clear the tube (15-30 mL is standard).