ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharm Quiz Final Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A teenage client is taking duloxetine (Cymbalta) for a generalized anxiety disorder. The dose has been changed by the physician. What adverse effects will the nurse advise the client and family to watch?
Correct Answer: Suicidal thoughts are a risk, especially in teens with dose changes. Fatigue and irritability are common. Weight gain is possible but less urgent to monitor than A, B, C.
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Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing anaphylaxis. The family asks the nurse why the patient is having difficulty breathing. The nurse responds based on what knowledge?
Correct Answer: Bronchoconstriction from allergens causes breathing difficulty in anaphylaxis. Hypotension, tachycardia, and seizures are secondary or unrelated.
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Question 3 of 5
When beginning herbal products, the nurse understands that the best way to identify allergic or other adverse reactions is to have the client:
Correct Answer: Lower doses may not reveal reactions. Avoiding prescriptions isn't always necessary. Pharmacist consultation is good but not best for identification. One product at a time isolates reactions.
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Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for buspirone (Buspar) to treat anxiety. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: No empty stomach requirement. Effects take weeks, not 24 hours. Low dependency risk is key. It's not for as-needed use.
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Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who was newly prescribed paroxetine (Paxil) (an SSRI) for treatment of panic disorder. Sort the following information by what the nurse should include vs what not to include.
Correct Answer: Bedtime dosing helps with side effects like drowsiness. Herbal combinations risk serotonin syndrome and should be avoided. Weight changes are a side effect to monitor. It takes weeks for full effect, but this was mislabeled; A and C are correct inclusions.
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