ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology 2023 retake 1 Questions
Extract:
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: C
Rationale: Lithium carbonate with furosemide risks toxicity due to sodium loss affecting lithium excretion. Levothyroxine, cetirizine, and albuterol aren't contraindicated.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for lithium. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increase fluid intake prevents lithium toxicity via adequate excretion. Low sodium risks toxicity, potassium isn't key, and before meals increases irritation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving heparin therapy. If the client requires a reversal of the effects of heparin, which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Protamine neutralizes heparin's anticoagulant effects. Atropine treats bradycardia, vitamin K reverses warfarin, and vitamin B12 addresses anemia none affect heparin.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who reports nausea and has vomited clear emesis. Which of the following medications should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Promethazine is an antiemetic effective for nausea and vomiting. Meperidine is an opioid for pain, diazepam is a sedative, and naloxone reverses opioids none address nausea.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic renal failure and is receiving epoetin alfa. To check for therapeutic effects, the nurse should monitor which of the following client laboratory tests?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hemoglobin levels measure epoetin alfa's effect on red blood cell production. Iron supports it, but platelets and WBCs aren't affected.