ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about the IPLEDGE program with a female client who has a new prescription for isotretinoin. The nurse should tell the client that which of the following is a requirement of the program?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: iPledge mandates two contraception methods due to isotretinoin's teratogenicity. Pap smears , vitamin A , and mammograms aren't required.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
0800:
Client reports frequent cough, wheezing, and tightness of chest. Bilateral breath sounds with scattered inspiratory and expiratory wheezes.
1000:
Reinforced teaching about newly prescribed medications.
Question 2 of 5
Click to highlight the instructions the nurse should reinforce to the client.
| Take your albuterol when you are having difficulty breathing. |
| Hold your breath for 20 seconds when taking your albuterol. |
| Take the salmeterol 5 minutes before the albuterol when you need both medications. |
| Take the salmeterol 2 times each day. |
| Rinse out your mouth after taking the fluticasone. |
| Take the fluticasone as needed for an asthma attack. |
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Albuterol is for acute symptoms , salmeterol is twice daily , and rinsing after fluticasone prevents thrush (E). 20 seconds is too long, salmeterol isn't for acute use , and fluticasone isn't PRN (F).
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Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a new prescription for celecoxib to treat osteoarthritis. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as a contraindication for this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Celecoxib is contraindicated with sulfonamide allergy due to cross-sensitivity. Chondroitin , calcium , and penicillin aren't issues.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer vaccines to an 11-year-old child who is up to date on immunizations. Which of the following vaccines should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: HPV vaccine is recommended at 11-12 years. Rotavirus , Pneumococcal conjugate , and Hepatitis B are completed earlier if up to date.