ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology 2023 retake 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has schizophrenia and a new prescription for haloperidol. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid taking which of the following medications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diphenhydramine increases sedation and anticholinergic effects with haloperidol, risking toxicity. Docusate, ibuprofen, and glucosamine are safe.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has schizophrenia and a new prescription for haloperidol. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid taking which of the following medications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diphenhydramine increases sedation and anticholinergic effects with haloperidol, risking toxicity. Docusate, ibuprofen, and glucosamine are safe.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a new prescription for nitrofurantoin to treat a urinary tract infection. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a rare, severe hypersensitivity reaction to nitrofurantoin requiring immediate action. Tinnitus and insomnia aren't typical, and cramping is milder.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medication record of a client who has hypertension. Which of the following medications should the nurse administer to lower the client's blood pressure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Amlodipine lowers blood pressure as a calcium channel blocker. Promethazine is an antiemetic, fluconazole is antifungal, and phenazopyridine is a urinary analgesic.
Extract:
History and Physical
Medication Administration Record
Vital Signs
1630:
Called to client's room by emergency call bell. Client is alert and oriented to person, place, and time. Client is short of breath, intercostal retractions visible. Wheezing auscultated throughout lung fields. Diffuse, raised rash present on trunk. Abdomen soft. nontender.
A nurse in the emergency department is assisting in the care of a client.
Click to highlight the findings that require immediate follow-up. To deselect a finding click on the finding again.
Nurses Notes
1630:
Called to client's room by emergency call bell. Client is alert and oriented to person, place, and time. Client is short of breath, intercostal retractions visible. Wheezing auscultated throughout lung fields, Diffuse, raised rash present on trunk. Abdomen soft, nontender
Vital Signs
1630:
Temperature 38.3°C (101°F)
Heart rate 110/min
Respiratory rate 30/min
Blood pressure 90/55 mmHg
Oxygen saturation 91% on room air
Question 5 of 5
Click to highlight the findings that require immediate follow-up.
| Client is short of breath |
| Intercostal retractions visible |
| Wheezing auscultated throughout lung fields |
| Diffuse, raised rash present on trunk |
| Respiratory rate 30/min |
| Blood pressure 90/55 mmHg |
| Oxygen saturation 91% on room air |
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E,F,G
Rationale: Shortness of breath, intercostal retractions, wheezing, rash, respiratory rate 30/min, blood pressure 90/55 mmHg, and oxygen saturation 91% indicate a severe allergic reaction or anaphylaxis requiring urgent intervention.