ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharm Quiz Final Questions
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Question 1 of 5
Four patients are due to receive their morning insulin and breakfast will be served in 15 minutes. Which patient should the nurse administer insulin to first?
Correct Answer: 90 mg/dL (NPH) and 70 mg/dL (aspart) are normal/low, less urgent. 120 mg/dL (NPH) is mildly high. 170 mg/dL with rapid-acting lispro needs priority due to significant elevation.
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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
Which of the following triggers the pancreas to secrete insulin?
Correct Answer: Hypoglycemia triggers glucagon, not insulin. Hyperglycemia prompts insulin release to lower blood sugar. Glucagon opposes insulin. Ketoacids indicate low glucose, not insulin trigger.
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Question 4 of 5
According to an evidence-based approach, what is the most productive way to treat anxiety disorders?
Correct Answer: Medication alone isn't most productive. Cognitive behavioral therapy addressing anxiety causes is evidence-based. Self-medication and multiple drugs initially are not recommended.
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Question 5 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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