ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology 2023 retake 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has angina and a new prescription of nitroglycerin sublingual. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: If my mouth is dry, I will take a sip of water before I take the tablet.' ensures proper dissolution. Dosing is every 5 min (not 20,
A), storage avoids moisture (not bathroom,
B), and it's sublingual (not swallowed,
C).
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer enoxaparin 5,000 units subcutaneous to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Insert the needle at a 45° or 90° angle is correct for subcutaneous enoxaparin based on tissue depth. Taut skin is wrong pinch instead, massaging risks bleeding, and 4 cm needle is too long.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client through an enteral feeding tube. Which of the following interventions is appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Flush the tube with 30 mL of water between each medication prevents clogging and ensures proper delivery, minimizing interactions. Adding to the feeding bag alters absorption, checking residual after is incorrect timing, and 15° elevation is insufficient 30-45° is required.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has Graves' disease and is to start therapy with propylthiouracil. The nurse should expect which of the following outcomes?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Decreased heart rate is expected as propylthiouracil reduces thyroid hormone, slowing metabolism. Hct and blood pressure don't increase, and WBC decrease is a side effect, not an outcome.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for lithium. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increase fluid intake prevents lithium toxicity via adequate excretion. Low sodium risks toxicity, potassium isn't key, and before meals increases irritation.