ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 0800 medications to a client. The medication administration record (MAR) states 'phenobarbital' and the medication the pharmacy supplied is pentobarbital. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Verifying the prescription resolves the discrepancy safely. Past MAR , client recall , and allergies don't confirm the order.
Extract:
Vital Signs
Nurses' Notes
History and Physical
Initial visit:
Temperature 36.5° C (97.7° F)
Heart rate 68/min
Blood pressure 116/70 mm Hg
Respiratory rate 16/min
SpO2 98% on room air
Follow-up visit 2 weeks later:
Temperature 36.7° C (98.1° F)
Heart rate 86/min
Blood pressure 130/80 mm Hg
Respiratory rate 18/min.
SpO2 99% on room air
Question 2 of 5
Select the 6 statements the nurse should include when reinforcing teaching to the client about the newly prescribed medication.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E,F
Rationale: Triptans like sumatriptan relieve headaches within 1-2 hours , may cause chest pressure , have a 200 mg/day limit , allow a second dose after 2 hours , are Category C and unsafe in pregnancy (E), and commonly cause fatigue (F). Rash (G) isn't typical unless allergic.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has a prescription for rifampin for the treatment of tuberculosis (TB). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rifampin is best absorbed on an empty stomach. Orange saliva is normal, skin tests aren't needed during treatment, and duration is 6-9 months , not 1 week.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving treatment for chronic alcohol use disorder. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer to assist the client in maintaining abstinence by aversion therapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Disulfiram causes aversive reactions with alcohol, promoting abstinence. Carbamazepine , Atenolol , and Lorazepam don't work via aversion.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a client who has a new prescription. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Identifying the client with two identifiers prevents errors and is the first step. Calculation , validation , and documentation follow.