ATI LPN
ATI PN Pharmacology 2020 Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who received levalbuterol 30 min ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a therapeutic effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Levalbuterol is a bronchodilator that can improve airflow, but an increased respiratory rate is not the primary therapeutic effect. The primary therapeutic effect of levalbuterol is bronchodilation, leading to a reduction in wheezing. While levalbuterol can cause an increase in heart rate, this is not the primary therapeutic effect. Nausea is not typically affected by levalbuterol, and it is not a primary therapeutic outcome.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who received levalbuterol 30 min ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a therapeutic effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Levalbuterol is a bronchodilator that can improve airflow, but an increased respiratory rate is not the primary therapeutic effect. The primary therapeutic effect of levalbuterol is bronchodilation, leading to a reduction in wheezing. While levalbuterol can cause an increase in heart rate, this is not the primary therapeutic effect. Nausea is not typically affected by levalbuterol, and it is not a primary therapeutic outcome.
Question 3 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: D
Rationale: Headache - Headache is a common side effect of aspirin and is not typically a cause for concern. BP 120/70 mm Hg - This blood pressure reading is within the normal range and is not a cause for concern related to aspirin. Hct 43% - Elevated hematocrit is not an adverse effect of aspirin. Rhinitis is a sign of hypersensitivity to aspirin and can indicate a risk of developing more severe reactions, such as bronchospasm or anaphylaxis. The nurse should report this finding to the provider and stop the medication.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching about sublingual nitroglycerin with a client who has angina. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the instructions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client should take up to three doses 5 minutes apart and seek emergency medical attention if pain persists. Nitroglycerin works quickly, and the client should feel relief within a few minutes. Nitroglycerin is taken sublingually and should not be taken with food. Nitroglycerin primarily dilates blood vessels and may cause a transient drop in blood pressure but is not known for slowing the heart rate.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has hypertension. The nurse should recognize that which of the following over-the-counter medications is contraindicated for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This medication is a stool softener and is not contraindicated for hypertension. This medication is an expectorant and is not contraindicated for hypertension. Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that can increase blood pressure and is contraindicated for clients with hypertension. Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor used to reduce stomach acid and is not contraindicated for hypertension.