ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology 2023 retake 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for digoxin. Which of the following herbal supplements should the nurse include as a contraindication for this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: St. John's wort increases digoxin metabolism, reducing efficacy. Glucosamine, garlic, and ginkgo don't significantly interact.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has angina and a new prescription of nitroglycerin sublingual. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: If my mouth is dry, I will take a sip of water before I take the tablet.' ensures proper dissolution. Dosing is every 5 min (not 20,
A), storage avoids moisture (not bathroom,
B), and it's sublingual (not swallowed,
C).
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about fluticasone topical lotion with the parent of a 9-month-old infant who has atopic dermatitis on the wrist. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rub the medication until it disappears.' ensures proper absorption without excess. Thick layers risk systemic effects, occlusion increases absorption dangerously, and entire arm is unnecessary.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client through an enteral feeding tube. Which of the following interventions is appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Flush the tube with 30 mL of water between each medication prevents clogging and ensures proper delivery, minimizing interactions. Adding to the feeding bag alters absorption, checking residual after is incorrect timing, and 15° elevation is insufficient 30-45° is required.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is checking the forearm of a client who received a tuberculin skin test 48 hr ago. Which of the following findings at the injection site should indicate to the nurse a positive result?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Firmness indicates induration, a positive TB test sign. Excoriation, ulceration, and bleeding aren't diagnostic.