ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology N113 Exam Questions
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Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer vitamin K IM to a newborn. Into which of the following muscles should the nurse inject the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The vastus lateralis muscle, located on the lateral aspect of the thigh, is the preferred site for intramuscular injections in newborns and infants due to its large muscle mass and accessibility.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for an estrogen-progestin combination contraceptive. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: If a pill is missed, the client should follow the specific instructions provided by the healthcare provider or the information leaflet, which typically involves taking the missed pill as soon as remembered and then continuing with the next dose at the regular time.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with monitoring a client who has preeclampsia and is receiving magnesium sulfate. The client's respiratory rate is 8/min. Which of the following should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Respiratory depression is a potential side effect of magnesium sulfate toxicity. Administering calcium gluconate can antagonize the effects of magnesium on smooth muscle and cardiac tissue, helping to counteract respiratory depression and other symptoms of magnesium toxicity.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is receiving clozapine. For which of the following findings should the nurse monitor to determine if the medication is having a therapeutic effect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clozapine is an antipsychotic medication commonly used to treat schizophrenia. Reduction in auditory hallucinations is a positive therapeutic outcome indicating the medication's efficacy in managing psychotic symptoms.