ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology 2023 retake 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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: Administer the medication to the client is correct as erythromycin, a macrolide, has no cross-reactivity with penicillin. Premedication or changing route or medication isn't needed.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is preparing to administer the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine to a client. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client has a contraindication for the MMR vaccine?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client is at 9 weeks of gestation contraindicates MMR, a live vaccine, due to fetal risk. Local reaction, mild diarrhea, and penicillin allergy aren't contraindications.
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 3 of 5
Select the 6 statements the nurse should include when reinforcing teaching to the client about the newly prescribed medication (sumatriptan).
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E,F,G
Rationale: For sumatriptan: Max 200 mg/day, second dose after 2 hr, stop if pregnant, chest pressure, fatigue, relief within 1 hr are correct. Rash isn't common.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has schizophrenia and a new prescription for haloperidol. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid taking which of the following medications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diphenhydramine increases sedation and anticholinergic effects with haloperidol, risking toxicity. Docusate, ibuprofen, and glucosamine are safe.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has angina and a new prescription for nitroglycerin ointment. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cover the administration area with plastic wrap ensures absorption. Massaging risks rapid uptake, specific area isn't standard, and thick layer increases side effects.