ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Gastrointestinal Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Patient expresses concerns about motion sickness. Which medication is most effective in preventing motion sickness?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Anticholinergics, like scopolamine, are the most effective for preventing motion sickness by blocking acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in nausea and vomiting.
Question 2 of 5
A patient in acute pain is admitted with pancreatitis. A nurse reviews a laboratory report showing an elevation that is diagnostic for acute pancreatitis. Which laboratory report did the nurse most likely review?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Serum amylase levels are typically elevated in acute pancreatitis, indicating pancreatic inflammation or injury.
Question 3 of 5
Which risk is significantly increased in patients diagnosed with liver disease?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Liver disease impairs drug metabolism, increasing the risk of drug toxicity, particularly for medications metabolized by the liver.
Question 4 of 5
What is the purpose for the nurse administering metoclopramide (Reglan) IV postoperatively?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Metoclopramide is a prokinetic agent used to prevent or treat postoperative nausea and vomiting by increasing gastric motility.
Question 5 of 5
Order: Zofran 8 mg po before chemotherapy available: Zofran 4mg/5ml how much will the nurse give?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To administer 8mg of Zofran (4mg/5ml): (8mg / 4mg) × 5ml = 10ml.