ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology 2023 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: A
Rationale: Naloxone reverses opioid-induced respiratory depression; increased respiratory rate shows efficacy. Pain may increase , and temperature and BP aren't primary indicators.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus and a prescription for exenatide. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Exenatide is injected subcutaneously (e.g., abdomen). Muscle pain isn't typical, bedtime dosing is wrong, and discard is after 30 days , not 60.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a new prescription for celecoxib to treat osteoarthritis. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as a contraindication for this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Celecoxib is contraindicated with sulfonamide allergy due to cross-sensitivity. Chondroitin , calcium , and penicillin aren't issues.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who had abdominal surgery. The client is grimacing and has a respiratory rate of 24/min. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Grimacing and tachypnea suggest pain; assessing pain level first guides intervention. Compress , music , and repositioning follow assessment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer regular and NPH insulin to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regular insulin (clear) is drawn first, then NPH (cloudy) to avoid contamination. One syringe is standard, and air goes into NPH first .