ATI LPN
ATI PN Pharmacology 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse who is preparing to administer medications to a client is unfamiliar with a medication that the client takes at home. Which of the following resources should the nurse consult?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A nursing drug guide provides reliable, up-to-date information on medications, including indications and side effects, making it the best resource. Sales reps, team members, and family may lack comprehensive or current data.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a new prescription for amoxicillin. Which of the following findings indicates that the client is having an allergic reaction to the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Wheezing suggests an allergic reaction (e.g., bronchospasm) to amoxicillin, a penicillin. Bradycardia, polyuria, and bruising are not typical allergic response signs.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client following his first dose of captopril. The client's blood pressure is 88/60 mm Hg. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Placing the client supine increases cerebral blood flow to counter hypotension (88/60 mm Hg) from captopril, a priority action. Standing or sitting checks could worsen symptoms, and an IV bolus is secondary.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching about sublingual nitroglycerin with a client who has angina. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the instructions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Feeling effects within 5 minutes shows understanding of nitroglycerin's rapid action. It's not taken with food, may increase (not slow) heart rate, and is dosed every 5 minutes up to three times.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing data for a client who receives clonidine daily. Which of the following findings indicates the nurse should withhold the next dose?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clonidine lowers blood pressure; a BP of 88/50 mm Hg indicates hypotension, warranting withholding the dose. Normal urine output, slight tachycardia, and low-normal glucose don't contraindicate it.