ATI LPN
ATI PN Pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer vaccines to an 11-year-old child who is up to date on immunizations. Which of the following vaccines should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Quadrivalent HPV vaccine is recommended at 11-12 years, while Hepatitis B, Rotavirus, and Pneumococcal conjugate are completed earlier if the child is up to date.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for nitroglycerin transdermal patches to treat angina. The nurse should inform the client that which of the following manifestations is an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Headache is a common nitroglycerin side effect due to vasodilation. Tinnitus, hypertension, and polyuria aren't typical.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is administering the first dose of ramipril to a client who has hypertension. The client reports feeling dizzy and lightheaded. Which of the following should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dizziness from ramipril suggests hypotension; an IV fluid bolus raises blood pressure. Carbohydrates treat hypoglycemia, diphenhydramine allergies, and naloxone opioid overdose—none apply here.
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Nurses Notes
0800-
Client reports frequent cough, wheezing, and tightness of chest. Bilateral breath sounds with scattered inspiratory and expiratory wheezes
1000
Reinforced teaching about newly prescribed medications
Question 4 of 5
Nurses Notes 0800- Client reports frequent cough, wheezing, and tightness of chest. Bilateral breath sounds with scattered inspiratory and expiratory wheezes 1000 Reinforced teaching about newly prescribed medications Exhibits Click to highlight the instructions the nurse should reinforce to the client.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Albuterol is for acute breathing difficulty, salmeterol is twice daily for maintenance, and rinsing after fluticasone prevents oral thrush. Holding breath should be 5-10 seconds, not 20; salmeterol before albuterol is incorrect; fluticasone is not for acute attacks.
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Question 5 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, reducing efficacy. It's taken as needed, not twice daily, doesn't prevent STDs, and constipation isn't a common side effect.