ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology N113 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who takes several daily medications and states that he wants to ask the provider for a prescription for sildenafil. The nurse knows that sildenafil is contraindicated due to an interaction with which of the following client's medications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Both sildenafil and isosorbide are vasodilators, and concomitant use can result in severe hypotension due to additive effects on blood pressure lowering.
Therefore, their combination is contraindicated.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching a client who has a new prescription for gentamycin ointment to treat a skin infection. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Proper cleansing of the affected area before applying gentamycin ointment helps remove debris and bacteria, promoting better medication absorption and effectiveness.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer methylergonovine IM for a client who had a vaginal delivery earlier that day. The nurse should explain to the client that this medication will help prevent which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Methylergonovine is a uterotonic medication used to prevent or treat postpartum hemorrhage by causing uterine contractions, thereby reducing the risk of excessive bleeding after childbirth.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for phenytoin. The nurse should recognize that which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Phenytoin is typically used as a long-term treatment for seizure disorders. Stopping the medication suddenly can increase the risk of seizures and should only be done under the guidance of a healthcare provider.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about Rho(D) immunoglobulin to a client who is pregnant. Which of the following findings can an Rh incompatibility cause?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This is a severe complication of Rh incompatibility where the fetus experiences severe edema due to hemolytic anemia and heart failure. It results from the destruction of fetal red blood cells by maternal antibodies against Rh-positive blood cells.