ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an IM injection to a client who has gonorrhea. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Z-track prevents irritation for IM injections like ceftriaxone for gonorrhea. 27-gauge is too small, 5 cm is for subcutaneous, and aspiration is optional but not primary.
Question 2 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: B
Rationale: INR monitors warfarin's anticoagulation effect (therapeutic 2-3). WBC , platelets , and APTT aren't primary.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving an oral solution of codeine to suppress a nonproductive cough. Which of the following is the nurse's data collection priority following administration of this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Codeine, an opioid, can cause respiratory depression; monitoring respiratory rate is priority over heart rate , BP , or consciousness .
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
Plan of Care
Provider Prescriptions
Vital Signs
6 months ago:
The client was diagnosed with epilepsy during childhood. The client reports not having seizures for 2 years. The client has weaned off all seizure medications. The client was informed to return to the office for a follow-up in 6 months and to call the office if seizure activity resumes.
Today:
The client reports having a seizure this morning. Provider aware and new prescription obtained.
Question 4 of 5
Click to highlight the findings that require immediate follow-up as contraindications to the prescribed prescription (phenytoin).
| Client reports having three to four alcoholic beverages a couple times per week. |
| Last bowel movement was 3 days ago |
| Last menstrual period was 3 months ago |
| Client takes diazepam as needed for anxiety. |
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Alcohol alters phenytoin metabolism, and last period 3 months ago may indicate pregnancy, a contraindication due to teratogenicity. Constipation and diazepam need monitoring but aren't immediate contraindications.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer erythromycin PO to a client who has an infection. The nurse checks the client's medical record and notes that the client has a severe allergy to penicillin. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Erythromycin, a macrolide, is safe with penicillin allergy. Alternatives , premedication , and route change aren't needed.