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 apixaban. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Apixaban, an anticoagulant, increases bleeding risk, leading to bruising. It's taken with or without food, urine color isn't affected, and alcohol isn't contraindicated but should be limited.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for citalopram. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Citalopram can cause drowsiness, so bedtime dosing is an option if needed. Appetite changes take time, jaundice isn't a side effect, and stopping abruptly risks relapse.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for ketorolac IV. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ketorolac risks GI bleeding, requiring monitoring (e.g., melena). It's given over 15-30 seconds, diluted in saline, and BP isn't primary.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for duloxetine. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Duloxetine can cause drowsiness, so bedtime dosing is an option. Appetite changes take time, urine color isn't affected, and stopping abruptly risks withdrawal.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for sildenafil. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sildenafil risks priapism (prolonged erection), requiring monitoring and reporting if over 4 hours. It's PRN, high-fat meals delay absorption, and respiratory rate isn't primary.