ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who states she recently started taking garlic as an herbal supplement. The nurse should advise the client to stop taking garlic due to a potential reaction with which of the following client medications?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Garlic increases bleeding risk with warfarin. No significant interactions with dicloxacillin , esomeprazole , or hydrochlorothiazide .
Question 3 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 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: D
Rationale: Prednisone increases infection risk; reporting sore throat is key. Weight gain , sodium retention , and GI irritation are concerns, not opposites.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a list of current medications for a client who is starting therapy with furosemide. Which of the following medications should the nurse identify as being contraindicated?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Furosemide increases lithium levels, risking toxicity. No significant issues with levothyroxine , albuterol , or cetirizine .