ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology safety Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse regarding sources of medication information. Which of the following resources should the nurse include as reliable references for the nurse to use to evaluate medication information? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: The Physicians' Desk Reference, published journals, and pharmacists are reliable sources for drug information. Pharmaceutical sales representatives may provide biased information.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a class about medication interactions. The nurse should include that iron preparations should be administered with which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Orange juice is high in vitamin C, which enhances the absorption of iron in the gastrointestinal tract.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has diabetes mellitus and a new prescription for prednisone. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Corticosteroids like prednisone can increase appetite, leading to potential weight gain.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse administers the wrong medication to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Checking the client's vital signs first helps determine if the client is experiencing any negative effects from the medication error, ensuring immediate safety.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for warfarin. The nurse should use the results of which of the following diagnostic tests to monitor the effect of this therapy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prothrombin time (PT) is the test used to monitor the effectiveness of warfarin therapy and is often expressed as an International Normalized Ratio (INR).