ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has a prescription for rifampin for the treatment of tuberculosis (TB). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rifampin is best absorbed on an empty stomach. Orange saliva is normal, skin tests aren't needed during treatment, and duration is 6-9 months , not 1 week.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client who received naloxone to counteract the effects of an opioid overdose. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Naloxone reverses opioid-induced respiratory depression; increased respiratory rate shows efficacy. Pain may increase , and temperature and BP aren't primary indicators.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has hypertension and has been taking hydrochlorothiazide. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse evaluate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hydrochlorothiazide can cause electrolyte imbalances (e.g., hypokalemia), requiring monitoring. Others aren't directly affected.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for sustained-release verapamil. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Verapamil causes constipation; fiber and fluid help. Crushing disrupts sustained release, anemia checks aren't needed, and sitting upright is for other drugs.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking allopurinol. Which of the following laboratory findings indicates the medication has been effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Allopurinol lowers uric acid for gout treatment. Triglycerides , albumin , and potassium aren't affected.