ATI LPN
ATI PN 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 first with two identifiers prevents errors. Other steps follow.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 0800 medications to a client. The medication administration record (MAR) states 'phenobarbital' and the medication the pharmacy supplied is pentobarbital. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Verifying the prescription clarifies the discrepancy between phenobarbital and pentobarbital, ensuring safety. Allergies, past intake, or MAR history don't directly resolve this.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for ceftriaxone. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ceftriaxone can cause a maculopapular rash as an allergic reaction. Others aren't common side effects.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in an influenza clinic is collecting data from four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as having a contraindication for receiving the live attenuated form of the influenza vaccine?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pregnancy contraindicates LAIV; IIV is recommended instead. Rhinitis, tattoos, and travel aren't contraindications.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a new prescription for celecoxib to treat osteoarthritis. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as a contraindication for this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Celecoxib is contraindicated with sulfonamide allergy due to potential cross-sensitivity. Others aren't contraindications.