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 atorvastatin. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atorvastatin can cause muscle pain (myopathy), a key side effect to report. It's taken regardless of meals, cholesterol drops take weeks, and potassium isn't restricted.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for nitroglycerin sublingual tablets. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nitroglycerin causes a tingling sensation sublingually, indicating absorption. It's stored at room temp, taken every 5 minutes up to 3 doses, and not swallowed.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a cesarean birth. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Splinting the incision reduces pain and strain during coughing post-cesarean. Monitoring should be more frequent, supine isn't ideal, and laxatives depend on need.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for insulin detemir. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Insulin detemir requires consistent timing for stable glucose control. Shaking clouds it, hypoglycemia isn't typical at night, and it shouldn't be mixed.