ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
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: B
Rationale: Verapamil causes constipation; fiber and fluid help. Crushing disrupts sustained release, anemia checks aren't needed, and sitting upright is for other drugs.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 17,000 units heparin subcutaneously. Available is heparin 20,000 units/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest hundredth. Use a leading zero if applicable. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 17,000 units ÷ 20,000 units/mL = 0.85 mL.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who had abdominal surgery. The client is grimacing and has a respiratory rate of 24/min. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Grimacing and tachypnea suggest pain; assessing pain level first guides intervention. Compress , music , and repositioning follow assessment.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic hypertension. The client's morning vital signs include BP 140/80 mm Hg, heart rate 54/min, and respiratory rate 18/min. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to withhold?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atenolol, a beta-blocker, may worsen bradycardia (HR 54/min). Others are safe with controlled BP.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a list of current medications for a client who is starting therapy with furosemide. Which of the following medications should the nurse identify as being contraindicated?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Furosemide increases lithium levels, risking toxicity. No significant issues with levothyroxine , albuterol , or cetirizine .