ATI LPN
ATI PN Pharmacology 2023 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for sustained-release verapamil. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Verapamil causes constipation, mitigated by fiber and fluid. Sitting upright isn't required, crushing disrupts sustained release, and anemia monitoring isn't standard.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer vaccines to an 11-year-old child who is up to date on immunizations. Which of the following vaccines should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Quadrivalent HPV vaccine is recommended at 11-12 years, while Hepatitis B, Rotavirus, and Pneumococcal conjugate are completed earlier if the child is up to date.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for a nitroglycerin transdermal patch. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rotating sites prevents irritation and tolerance. Bathing removal, hypertension monitoring, and 24-hour removal aren't standard.
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Nurses Notes
0800-
Client reports frequent cough, wheezing, and tightness of chest. Bilateral breath sounds with scattered inspiratory and expiratory wheezes
1000
Reinforced teaching about newly prescribed medications
Question 4 of 5
Nurses Notes 0800- Client reports frequent cough, wheezing, and tightness of chest. Bilateral breath sounds with scattered inspiratory and expiratory wheezes 1000 Reinforced teaching about newly prescribed medications Exhibits Click to highlight the instructions the nurse should reinforce to the client.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Albuterol is for acute breathing difficulty, salmeterol is twice daily for maintenance, and rinsing after fluticasone prevents oral thrush. Holding breath should be 5-10 seconds, not 20; salmeterol before albuterol is incorrect; fluticasone is not for acute attacks.
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Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a mental health facility is collecting data from a client who is taking lithium. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider as an indication of lithium toxicity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Slurred speech indicates lithium toxicity due to neurological effects. Others aren't typical signs.