ATI LPN
ATI PN Pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for prednisone to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following statements should indicate to the nurse that the client understands the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prednisone increases infection risk; reporting sore throat is key. Sodium retention, GI irritation, and weight gain are concerns, not the opposites.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for ceftriaxone. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ceftriaxone can cause a maculopapular rash as an allergic reaction. Others aren't common side effects.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for morphine 4 mg IM stat. The medication is dispensed in a 5 mg/mL prefilled syringe. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Excess morphine must be witnessed and discarded due to controlled substance regulations. Saving, sharps disposal, or giving full dose are incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has been taking carbamazepine. Which of the following is an adverse effect of carbamazepine and should be reported to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sore throat may signal agranulocytosis, a serious carbamazepine side effect. Others aren't typical.