ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is obtaining a medication history from a client who is to start taking nitroglycerin for chest discomfort with activity. Which of the following medications should the nurse instruct the client to avoid taking within 24 hours of using nitroglycerin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sildenafil can cause severe hypotension when taken with nitroglycerin, necessitating avoidance within 24 hours.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an older adult client who has a potassium level of 3.2 mEq/L. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Muscle weakness is expected in hypokalemia (3.2 mEq/L), as low potassium impairs neuromuscular function.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has osteoporosis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Taking vitamin D supplements enhances calcium absorption, strengthening bones and reducing fracture risk in osteoporosis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse on the oncology unit is evaluating a client's response after receiving a dose of aprepitant. Which of the following therapeutic effects should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aprepitant is an antiemetic, so absence of nausea indicates its therapeutic effect in preventing chemotherapy-induced nausea.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who will undergo a colonoscopy the following week. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Instructing the client to avoid eating or drinking anything except water for 12 hours before the procedure ensures a clear colon for optimal visualization during the colonoscopy.