ATI LPN
ATI PN Pharmacology 2020 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: D
Rationale: Carbamazepine, an anticonvulsant, is commonly used to reduce nerve pain in trigeminal neuralgia. Fluoxetine (antidepressant), methylphenidate (stimulant), and lorazepam (anxiolytic) are not indicated for this condition.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching about sublingual nitroglycerin with a client who has angina. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the instructions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Feeling effects within 5 minutes shows understanding of nitroglycerin's rapid action. It's not taken with food, may increase (not slow) heart rate, and is dosed every 5 minutes up to three times.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who received levalbuterol 30 min ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a therapeutic effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Levalbuterol, a bronchodilator, reduces wheezing by relaxing airway muscles, its primary therapeutic effect. Increased respiratory rate or heart rate are side effects, and it doesn't treat nausea.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing an acute asthma attack. The nurse should expect to administer which of the following medications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Levalbuterol, a short-acting bronchodilator, provides rapid relief in acute asthma attacks. Cromolyn and budesonide are for prevention, and ipratropium is less commonly the first choice.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse who is preparing to administer medications to a client is unfamiliar with a medication that the client takes at home. Which of the following resources should the nurse consult?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A nursing drug guide provides reliable, up-to-date information on medications, including indications and side effects, making it the best resource. Sales reps, team members, and family may lack comprehensive or current data.