ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology N113 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about Rho(D) immunoglobulin to a client who is pregnant. Which of the following findings can an Rh incompatibility cause?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This is a severe complication of Rh incompatibility where the fetus experiences severe edema due to hemolytic anemia and heart failure. It results from the destruction of fetal red blood cells by maternal antibodies against Rh-positive blood cells.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a vaginal cream to a client. The nurse should instruct the client to lie in which of the following positions while in bed?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The dorsal recumbent position, lying on the back with knees flexed and soles of feet flat on the bed, is typically recommended for administering vaginal cream. This position allows for easier insertion and retention of the medication.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer vitamin K IM to a newborn. Into which of the following muscles should the nurse inject the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The vastus lateralis muscle, located on the lateral aspect of the thigh, is the preferred site for intramuscular injections in newborns and infants due to its large muscle mass and accessibility.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking oral erythromycin. Which of the following statements by the nurse indicates the client is experiencing a common adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Common adverse effects of oral erythromycin include gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal cramping and nausea.
Therefore, the statement indicating the client is experiencing a common adverse effect would be having a small amount of yellow emesis which aligns with the reported side effects of nausea and vomiting.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has Parkinson's disease. The client tells the nurse that he gets nausea when he takes his prescribed levodopa/carbidopa. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend the client take with the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Levodopa/carbidopa is often prescribed to manage Parkinson's disease symptoms. Taking it with applesauce, or other light, easily digestible foods, can help reduce nausea, a common side effect of the medication.