ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a prescription for nystatin oral suspension. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Swishing nystatin treats oral fungal infections. Straws , meals , and water volume aren't required.
Extract:
Vital Signs
Laboratory Results
0800:
Client is admitted with a 3-day history of abdominal cramps and diarrhea of 4 to 5 liquid stools per day.
Client was taking amoxicillin/clavulanate 875 mg PO every 12 hr for 10 days for a respiratory tract infection. Antibiotics completed 7 days ago.
Bilateral breath sounds clear and present throughout.
Abdomen soft, distended with hyperactive bowel sounds audible in all 4 quadrants.
Stool is watery and contains mucous. Stool sent for culture.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse should first address the client's ___ followed by the client's ___. (Options: Hgb level, Blood pressure, temperature, Hct level, abdominal findings, potassium level)
Correct Answer: B,F
Rationale: The client's blood pressure of 80/46 mm Hg indicates hypotension, likely due to dehydration from persistent diarrhea, requiring immediate attention. Next, the low potassium level (3.1 mEq/L) from diarrhea needs addressing to prevent arrhythmias.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a prescription for nystatin oral suspension. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Swishing nystatin treats oral fungal infections. Straws , meals , and water volume aren't required.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a prescription for sildenafil to treat erectile dysfunction. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fatty foods delay sildenafil absorption. It doesn't prevent STDs , isn't twice daily , and constipation isn't common.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse working in an urgent care clinic is collecting data from a client who takes montelukast. Which of the following is an expected therapeutic effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Montelukast reduces bronchial inflammation for asthma control. Vasodilation , gastric acid , and WBC aren't affected.