ATI LPN
PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for buprenorphine. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Buprenorphine, an opioid, can cause drowsiness, a key side effect. Milk isn't required, energy may decrease, and stopping depends on the treatment plan.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for metoprolol. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Metoprolol, a beta-blocker, can cause bradycardia, requiring pulse monitoring. It's taken without regard to meals, given slowly IV if applicable, and glucose isn't directly affected.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for amlodipine. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker, can cause peripheral edema, requiring monitoring. Potassium isn't increased, it's oral, and glucose isn't affected.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for celecoxib. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Celecoxib, an NSAID, increases bleeding risk, requiring monitoring (e.g., bruising). It's taken with food, urine color isn't affected, and stopping depends on the condition.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a mental health facility is caring for a client who reports palpitations and a sense of impending doom. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Minimizing stimuli first calms the environment, reducing anxiety or panic attack triggers. Medication, past behaviors, and explanations follow as needed.