ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology N113 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who takes diazepam. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diazepam, a benzodiazepine, is known to cause drowsiness and sedation as a common side effect. Patients should be advised to avoid activities requiring mental alertness, such as driving or operating machinery, until they understand how the medication affects them.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking oral erythromycin. Which of the following statements by the nurse indicates the client is experiencing a common adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Common adverse effects of oral erythromycin include gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal cramping and nausea.
Therefore, the statement indicating the client is experiencing a common adverse effect would be having a small amount of yellow emesis which aligns with the reported side effects of nausea and vomiting.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the morning laboratory report for a client who has bipolar disorder and recently started taking lithium. The client's current lithium level is 1.2 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A lithium level of 1.2 mEq/L falls within the therapeutic range (0.6-1.2 mEq/L) for the treatment of bipolar disorder.
Therefore, the nurse should administer the regular dose of lithium as prescribed and closely monitor the client for any side effects.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer vitamin K 1mg IM to a newborn. Available is vitamin K injection 1 mg/0.5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To administer the correct dose of vitamin K, which is 1 mg, the nurse should refer to the concentration of the available vitamin K injection. The available concentration is 1 mg per 0.5 mL.
Therefore, to deliver a dose of 1 mg, the nurse needs to administer 0.5 mL.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a vaginal cream to a client. The nurse should instruct the client to lie in which of the following positions while in bed?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The dorsal recumbent position, lying on the back with knees flexed and soles of feet flat on the bed, is typically recommended for administering vaginal cream. This position allows for easier insertion and retention of the medication.