ATI LPN
ATI PN Pharmacology 2023 Questions
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Question 1 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: A
Rationale: Furosemide reduces lithium clearance, risking toxicity. It has no significant contraindications with albuterol, levothyroxine, or cetirizine.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking epoetin alfa for 3 months. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse monitor to determine the effectiveness of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Epoetin alfa increases hemoglobin by stimulating RBC production, indicating effectiveness. TA, AST, and troponin aren't relevant.
Extract:
Nurses Notes
0800-
Client reports frequent cough, wheezing, and tightness of chest. Bilateral breath sounds with scattered inspiratory and expiratory wheezes
1000
Reinforced teaching about newly prescribed medications
Question 3 of 5
Nurses Notes 0800- Client reports frequent cough, wheezing, and tightness of chest. Bilateral breath sounds with scattered inspiratory and expiratory wheezes 1000 Reinforced teaching about newly prescribed medications Exhibits Click to highlight the instructions the nurse should reinforce to the client.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Albuterol is for acute breathing difficulty, salmeterol is twice daily for maintenance, and rinsing after fluticasone prevents oral thrush. Holding breath should be 5-10 seconds, not 20; salmeterol before albuterol is incorrect; fluticasone is not for acute attacks.
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Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning to administer a tuberculin skin test to a client who has had an exposure to tuberculosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A scar-free site ensures accurate TST results. Massaging distorts results, the angle should be 5-15°, and the dose is 0.1 mL, not 0.3-0.5 mL.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client admitted for an acetaminophen overdose. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse anticipate implementing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acetylcysteine is the antidote for acetaminophen overdose, preventing liver damage. Amylase/lipase, chest x-ray, and naloxone aren't relevant.