ATI LPN
ATI PN Pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 pain. Others aren't indicated.
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 ensures coverage of oral fungal infections. Meals, straws, and water volume aren't required.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a daily dose of warfarin to a client. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse check prior to administration?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: INR monitors warfarin's anticoagulation effect. Platelets, OPTT (for heparin), and WBC aren't primary checks.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a mental health facility is collecting data from a client who is taking lithium. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider as an indication of lithium toxicity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Slurred speech indicates lithium toxicity due to neurological effects. Others aren't typical signs.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking epoetin alfa for 3 months. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse monitor to determine the effectiveness of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Epoetin alfa increases hemoglobin by stimulating RBC production, indicating effectiveness. TA, AST, and troponin aren't relevant.