ATI LPN
ATI PN Pharmacology 2023 Questions
Extract:
Nurses Notes
2 days ago:
Client presented to the emergency department with reports of chest pain after shoveling snow. Cardiac work-up was normal. Client diagnosed with angina related to physical activity and told to follow up with their primary care provider.
Today:
Client presents to the office for a follow-up with the provider for diagnosis of angina. Client reports experiencing angina again following a large meal yesterday. Provider prescribed nitroglycerin patch. Reinforced teaching with the client about their new prescription.
Question 1 of 5
Nurses Notes 2 days ago: Client presented to the emergency department with reports of chest pain after shoveling snow. Cardiac work-up was normal. Client diagnosed with angina related to physical activity and told to follow up with their primary care provider. Today: Client presents to the office for a follow-up with the provider for diagnosis of angina. Client reports experiencing angina again following a large meal yesterday. Provider prescribed nitroglycerin patch. Reinforced teaching with the client about their new prescription. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include when reinforcing teaching to the client about their medication? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: Headache prompts removal, dizziness requires lying down, onset is 30-45 min, apply to hairless skin, remove after 12-14 hr to prevent tolerance. Same site daily risks irritation.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning to administer medications to a client who has trigeminal neuralgia. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer to manage the client's pain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Carbamazepine is the first-line treatment for trigeminal neuralgia pain. Others aren't indicated.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client admitted for an acetaminophen overdose. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse anticipate implementing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acetylcysteine is the antidote for acetaminophen overdose, preventing liver damage. Amylase/lipase, chest x-ray, and naloxone aren't relevant.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer regular and NPH insulin to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Withdraw regular insulin first, then NPH to avoid contamination. Mix in one syringe, not separate.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for ceftriaxone. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ceftriaxone can cause a maculopapular rash as an allergic reaction. Others aren't common side effects.