ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is evaluating the laboratory results of four clients. The nurse should report which of the following laboratory results to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: aPTT of 90 seconds is too high (therapeutic 60-80), risking bleeding. INR 2.0 and 3.0 are therapeutic, and aPTT 65 is within range.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a prescription for nystatin oral suspension. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Swishing nystatin treats oral fungal infections. Straws , meals , and water volume aren't required.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning to administer medications to a client who has trigeminal neuralgia. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer to manage the client's pain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Carbamazepine is the first-line treatment for trigeminal neuralgia, stabilizing nerve membranes to reduce pain. Lorazepam , Fluoxetine , and Methylphenidate are not indicated.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving an oral solution of codeine to suppress a nonproductive cough. Which of the following is the nurse's data collection priority following administration of this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Codeine, an opioid, can cause respiratory depression; monitoring respiratory rate is priority over heart rate , BP , or consciousness .
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in an influenza clinic is collecting data from four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as having a contraindication for receiving the live attenuated form of the influenza vaccine?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pregnancy contraindicates LAIV due to fetal risk; IIV is used instead. Tattoos , travel , and rhinitis aren't contraindications.