ATI LPN
ATI PN Pharmacology 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client who received naloxone to counteract the effects of an opioid overdose. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Naloxone reverses opioid-induced respiratory depression; an increased respiratory rate indicates effectiveness. Temperature, BP decrease, or reduced pain (opioid reversal increases pain) aren't primary indicators.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is taking oral prednisone for long-term management of chronic asthma. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Long-term prednisone use risks osteoporosis; a calcium supplement helps protect bones. Rinsing is for inhaled steroids, it's taken with food, and weight gain (not loss) is expected.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an antibiotic via intermittent IV bolus for a client who has a continuous IV infusion. Which of the following steps should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking the IV site for infiltration ensures proper placement before administration, a critical first step. Hanging, wiping, and connecting follow this safety check.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for prednisone to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following statements should indicate to the nurse that the client understands the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reporting a sore throat shows understanding of prednisone's immunosuppressive effect, increasing infection risk. It's taken with food, sodium increase worsens fluid retention, and weight gain is expected.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with the family of a client who has a new diagnosis of Parkinson's disease and a prescription for levodopa/carbidopa. Which of the following statements made by the client's family indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Watching for unusual movements (e.g., dyskinesia) shows understanding of levodopa/carbidopa side effects. Protein can interfere with absorption, it doesn't stop progression, and improvement isn't rapid.