ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology 2023 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching about sublingual nitroglycerin with a client who has angina. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the instructions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sublingual nitroglycerin acts within 1-5 minutes. It doesn't slow heart rate , food delays absorption , and dosing is every 5 minutes, not 10 .
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: A
Rationale: Headache is common due to vasodilation. Polyuria , tinnitus , and hypertension aren't typical.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer regular and NPH insulin to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regular insulin (clear) is drawn first, then NPH (cloudy) to avoid contamination. One syringe is standard, and air goes into NPH first .
Extract:
Nurses’ notes
Vital Signs
Medication Administration Record
Client reports tightness in the chest that radiates to the left arm. States pain as 7 on a scale of 0 to 10. Client is diaphoretic and short of breath.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include when reinforcing teaching to the client about their medication? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Nitroglycerin patches may cause dizziness, managed by lying down with feet elevated ; require hairless skin for adhesion ; and need removal after 12-14 hours to prevent tolerance . Onset is slower than 30-45 min , headaches are managed with analgesics not removal (E), and sites should rotate (F).
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Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus and a prescription for exenatide. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Exenatide is injected subcutaneously (e.g., abdomen). Muscle pain isn't typical, bedtime dosing is wrong, and discard is after 30 days , not 60.