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 loratadine. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Loratadine may cause mild drowsiness, so bedtime dosing is an option if needed. Appetite and skin color aren't affected, and stopping depends on symptom duration.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving peritoneal dialysis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring for peritonitis (e.g., cloudy effluent, pain) is key in peritoneal dialysis. Dialysate is warmed to body temp (37°
C), heparin may be added, and saline flushes are used.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for esomeprazole. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Abdominal pain could signal a serious issue (e.g., ulcer complication) with esomeprazole, requiring reporting. It's taken before meals, doesn't affect appetite, and drowsiness isn't typical.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for isoniazid. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Isoniazid risks liver damage (hepatotoxicity), requiring monitoring (e.g., LFTs). It's oral, not IV, and taken daily for TB treatment.