ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology N113 Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer vitamin K 1mg IM to a newborn. Available is vitamin K injection 1 mg/0.5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To administer the correct dose of vitamin K, which is 1 mg, the nurse should refer to the concentration of the available vitamin K injection. The available concentration is 1 mg per 0.5 mL.
Therefore, to deliver a dose of 1 mg, the nurse needs to administer 0.5 mL.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has chlamydia and a new prescription for azithromycin. Which of the following information should the nurse include when reinforcing teaching about this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Azithromycin is an antibiotic commonly used to treat infections such as chlamydia. While it's generally well-tolerated, it can rarely cause serious side effects such as allergic reactions or severe skin reactions. Sore throat or fever may indicate such adverse effects, and patients should be instructed to contact their healthcare provider immediately if they experience these symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who takes diazepam. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diazepam, a benzodiazepine, is known to cause drowsiness and sedation as a common side effect. Patients should be advised to avoid activities requiring mental alertness, such as driving or operating machinery, until they understand how the medication affects them.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer methylergonovine IM for a client who had a vaginal delivery earlier that day. The nurse should explain to the client that this medication will help prevent which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Methylergonovine is a uterotonic medication used to prevent or treat postpartum hemorrhage by causing uterine contractions, thereby reducing the risk of excessive bleeding after childbirth.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a prescription for lithium carbonate to treat bipolar disorder. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: It can take up to 3 weeks to see the full effects of lithium carbonate, which is used to treat bipolar disorder.