ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology safety Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer enteric-coated aspirin to an older adult client who had a cerebrovascular accident and has difficulty swallowing medications. The client asks the nurse if she will crush the medication to make it easier to swallow. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Crushing enteric-coated aspirin would cause the medication to be released all at once, potentially leading to side effects and reducing its intended effectiveness.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a class about medication interactions. The nurse should include that iron preparations should be administered with which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Orange juice is high in vitamin C, which enhances the absorption of iron in the gastrointestinal tract.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for digoxin 0.25 mg PO daily. The amount available is digoxin 0.125 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prescription: 0.25 mg, Available: 0.125 mg/tablet, Tablets needed = Prescription / Available = 0.25 mg / 0.125 mg/tablet = 2 tablets.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse administered nitroglycerin sublingually to a client who has angina pectoris and experienced chest pain. The client states that his chest pain is relieved but now he has a headache. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Headaches are a common side effect of nitroglycerin due to vasodilation, and they often diminish with continued use.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a class about medication interactions. The nurse should include that iron preparations should be administered with which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Orange juice is high in vitamin C, which enhances the absorption of iron in the gastrointestinal tract.