ATI LPN
ATI PN Pharmacology 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an antibiotic via intermittent IV bolus for a client who has a continuous IV infusion. Which of the following steps should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking the IV site for infiltration ensures proper placement before administration, a critical first step. Hanging, wiping, and connecting follow this safety check.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a new prescription for amoxicillin. Which of the following findings indicates that the client is having an allergic reaction to the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Wheezing suggests an allergic reaction (e.g., bronchospasm) to amoxicillin, a penicillin. Bradycardia, polyuria, and bruising are not typical allergic response signs.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus and a prescription for exenatide. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Exenatide is injected subcutaneously in the abdomen for proper absorption. It's discarded after 30 days (not 60), taken before meals (not bedtime), and muscle pain isn't a common side effect.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to mix NPH insulin and regular insulin for administration. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Injecting air into each vial equalizes pressure for accurate withdrawal; regular insulin is drawn first, then NPH. Tuberculin syringes aren't standard, NPH isn't withdrawn first, and shaking regular insulin risks bubbles.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to identify a client prior to medication administration. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to determine the client's identity?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking the client to confirm their name (e.g., 'Is your name Sarah Jones?') is a direct, reliable identity check. Phone numbers, room numbers, and age are less specific or stable identifiers.