ATI LPN
ATI PN Pharmacology 2020 Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client through an enteral feeding tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Medications should be administered separately to ensure proper absorption and effectiveness. This action helps prevent aspiration during medication administration but is not specific to enteral feeding tube administration. Flushing the tube with normal saline helps ensure that the entire medication dose reaches the client and prevents tube blockage. This action is not necessary and may disrupt the flow of the medication.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is receiving morphine via a continuous epidural infusion. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Constipation is a common side effect of opioids but not an immediate concern. Respiratory depression is a severe side effect of morphine and requires immediate attention. Facial flushing is a common side effect of opioids but is not immediately concerning. While low blood pressure may be a concern, respiratory rate is a more critical indicator of potential life-threatening complications.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for fexofenadine tablets to treat seasonal allergies. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: While staying hydrated is important, there is no specific requirement for a liter of fluid with fexofenadine. Fexofenadine can cause drowsiness in some individuals, so caution with activities requiring mental alertness, such as driving, is advised. Fexofenadine should be taken with water, not juice, as juice may affect its absorption. Magnesium-containing antacids may decrease the absorption of fexofenadine and should be avoided.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for prednisone to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following statements should indicate to the nurse that the client understands the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Weight gain, not weight loss, is a common side effect of prednisone. Sodium restriction may be necessary, as prednisone can cause sodium retention. Prednisone can suppress the immune system, and reporting signs of infection, such as a sore throat, is important. Prednisone is typically taken with food to minimize gastrointestinal irritation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is taking oral prednisone for long-term management of chronic asthma. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rinsing the mouth out after each dose is necessary for inhaled corticosteroids, not oral ones, to prevent oral thrush and other infections. Prednisone is typically taken with food to minimize gastrointestinal irritation. Prednisone is a corticosteroid that can cause bone loss and osteoporosis when used for long-term management of chronic asthma.
Therefore, the client should take a calcium supplement to prevent or reduce the risk of these complications. Weight gain, rather than weight loss, is a common side effect of prednisone use.