ATI LPN
ATI PN Pharmacology 2020 Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about the varicella vaccine with the guardian of a toddler. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aspirin is not recommended for routine use in children due to the risk of Reye's syndrome. Live vaccines, like the varicella vaccine, may be contraindicated in children with leukemia or other immunocompromised conditions. The vaccine is not made with eggs and does not cause egg allergy. The first dose is usually recommended between 12 and 15 months of age.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for fexofenadine tablets to treat seasonal allergies. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: While staying hydrated is important, there is no specific requirement for a liter of fluid with fexofenadine. Fexofenadine can cause drowsiness in some individuals, so caution with activities requiring mental alertness, such as driving, is advised. Fexofenadine should be taken with water, not juice, as juice may affect its absorption. Magnesium-containing antacids may decrease the absorption of fexofenadine and should be avoided.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has been taking diazepam several times per day but recently ran out of the medication. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a manifestation of withdrawal from diazepam?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Anorexia is not typically associated with benzodiazepine withdrawal. Hypotension is not a common withdrawal symptom of diazepam. Drowsiness is more likely a side effect of benzodiazepine use rather than withdrawal. Tremors are a common manifestation of benzodiazepine withdrawal.
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: C
Rationale: Naloxone administration may lead to an increase in blood pressure, not a decrease. While pain relief might occur, the primary goal of naloxone is to reverse respiratory depression, not to relieve pain. Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that reverses opioid-induced respiratory depression, so an increased respiratory rate indicates its effectiveness. Naloxone does not typically affect body temperature in a significant way.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse administered ketorolac 30 mg IM to a client who is postoperative. Which of the following information should the nurse document? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: This information is not typically documented after administration. Documenting the site of injection is important for monitoring any local reactions or complications. While the nurse should be aware of this information during administration, it is not typically documented after administration. Documenting the time of administration is essential for tracking the medication schedule and monitoring for any adverse effects. Documenting the dose administered is crucial for accurate record-keeping and ensuring patient safety.