ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a client who has a new prescription. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Identifying the client with two identifiers prevents errors and is the first step. Calculation , validation , and documentation follow.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a prescription for sildenafil to treat erectile dysfunction. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fatty foods delay sildenafil absorption. It doesn't prevent STDs , isn't twice daily , and constipation isn't common.
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 .
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a mental health facility is collecting data from a client taking lithium. Which of the following information should the nurse report to the provider as an indication of lithium toxicity?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Slurred speech signals lithium toxicity due to CNS effects. Cough , hypertension , and posture aren't typical.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who started taking amitriptyline 6 days ago. The client reports that the medication is not helping. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Amitriptyline takes 2-4 weeks for therapeutic effects, requiring client education. Increasing dose , changing administration , or switching meds prematurely is inappropriate.