ATI LPN
ATI PN Pharmacology 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with the family of a client who has a new diagnosis of Parkinson's disease and a prescription for levodopa/carbidopa. Which of the following statements made by the client's family indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Watching for unusual movements (e.g., dyskinesia) shows understanding of levodopa/carbidopa side effects. Protein can interfere with absorption, it doesn't stop progression, and improvement isn't rapid.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer enoxaparin subcutaneously to a client using a prefilled syringe. The nurse should plan to use which of the following techniques when administering this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Enoxaparin should be injected into abdominal tissue for proper absorption and to minimize bruising. Aspiration, massaging the site, or expelling the air bubble (which ensures full dose delivery) are not recommended techniques for this medication.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse who is preparing to administer medications to a client is unfamiliar with a medication that the client takes at home. Which of the following resources should the nurse consult?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A nursing drug guide provides reliable, up-to-date information on medications, including indications and side effects, making it the best resource. Sales reps, team members, and family may lack comprehensive or current data.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to identify a client prior to medication administration. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to determine the client's identity?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking the client to confirm their name (e.g., 'Is your name Sarah Jones?') is a direct, reliable identity check. Phone numbers, room numbers, and age are less specific or stable identifiers.
Question 5 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: C
Rationale: Naloxone reverses opioid-induced respiratory depression; an increased respiratory rate indicates effectiveness. Temperature, BP decrease, or reduced pain (opioid reversal increases pain) aren't primary indicators.