ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology N113 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for an estrogen-progestin combination contraceptive. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: If a pill is missed, the client should follow the specific instructions provided by the healthcare provider or the information leaflet, which typically involves taking the missed pill as soon as remembered and then continuing with the next dose at the regular time.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has benign prostatic hypertrophy and has a new prescription for finasteride. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Decreased libido is a potential adverse effect of finasteride due to its action on reducing dihydrotestosterone levels.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the morning laboratory report for a client who has bipolar disorder and recently started taking lithium. The client's current lithium level is 1.2 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A lithium level of 1.2 mEq/L falls within the therapeutic range (0.6-1.2 mEq/L) for the treatment of bipolar disorder.
Therefore, the nurse should administer the regular dose of lithium as prescribed and closely monitor the client for any side effects.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who is depressed and has a prescription for fluoxetine 20 mg PO twice daily. The nurse should identify that which of the following statements by the client demonstrates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fluoxetine, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), can cause changes in weight. Reporting weight changes to the healthcare provider is important for monitoring and managing potential side effects.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a client's medication administration record. Which of the following medications should the nurse recognize as potentially interacting with the client's prescribed lithium?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Furosemide, a loop diuretic, can increase lithium levels by reducing renal clearance of lithium, leading to lithium toxicity. Monitoring lithium levels and adjusting the dose as necessary is essential when co-administered with furosemide.