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 simvastatin. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Simvastatin can cause muscle pain (myopathy), a key side effect to report. It's taken at night, energy isn't affected, and grapefruit is a concern with some statins, not all.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of hyperthyroidism. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hyperthyroidism increases metabolism, causing heat intolerance. Weight loss, tachycardia, and diarrhea are more typical than gain, bradycardia, or constipation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for simvastatin. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Simvastatin can cause muscle pain (myopathy), a key side effect to report. It's taken at night, energy isn't affected, and grapefruit is a concern with some statins, not all.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for fluconazole. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fluconazole can cause liver damage (hepatotoxicity), requiring monitoring (e.g., LFTs). It's oral or slow IV, diluted in saline, and dosing varies by condition.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dislocation is a risk post-hip arthroplasty, requiring monitoring (e.g., leg positioning). Prone isn't standard, dependent positioning risks swelling, and cold compresses are as needed.