ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology 2023 Questions
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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: A
Rationale: HPV vaccine is recommended at 11-12 years. Rotavirus , Pneumococcal conjugate , and Hepatitis B are completed earlier if up to date.
Question 2 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: D
Rationale: Prednisone increases infection risk; reporting sore throat is key. Weight gain , sodium retention , and GI irritation are concerns, not opposites.
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Nurses' Notes
Plan of Care
Provider Prescriptions
Vital Signs
6 months ago:
The client was diagnosed with epilepsy during childhood. The client reports not having seizures for 2 years. The client has weaned off all seizure medications. The client was informed to return to the office for a follow-up in 6 months and to call the office if seizure activity resumes.
Today:
The client reports having a seizure this morning. Provider aware and new prescription obtained.
Question 3 of 5
Click to highlight the findings that require immediate follow-up as contraindications to the prescribed prescription (phenytoin).
| Client reports having three to four alcoholic beverages a couple times per week. |
| Last bowel movement was 3 days ago |
| Last menstrual period was 3 months ago |
| Client takes diazepam as needed for anxiety. |
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Alcohol alters phenytoin metabolism, and last period 3 months ago may indicate pregnancy, a contraindication due to teratogenicity. Constipation and diazepam need monitoring but aren't immediate contraindications.
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Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for a nitroglycerin transdermal patch. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rotating sites prevents irritation and ensures absorption. Bathing removal , hypertension monitoring , and 24-hour removal aren't standard.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving treatment for chronic alcohol use disorder. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer to assist the client in maintaining abstinence by aversion therapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Disulfiram causes aversive reactions with alcohol, promoting abstinence. Carbamazepine , Atenolol , and Lorazepam don't work via aversion.