ATI LPN
LPN Pharmacology Texas University Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is administering folic acid to a client and correctly identifies the medication is used to treat which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Folic acid treats megaloblastic anemia due to folate deficiency. It's not used for heart failure, angina, or kidney disease.
Question 2 of 5
A client is taking a calcium channel blocker (CCB). The nurse knows to monitor for which of the following dangerous side effects of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: CCBs can worsen heart failure by reducing cardiac contractility, a dangerous side effect. Drowsiness and headache are less severe, and hypertension is treated by CCBs.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer the client's daily digoxin with furosemide. The nurse should closely monitor laboratory values for which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Furosemide causes potassium loss, increasing digoxin toxicity risk; hypokalemia is a key concern. Other imbalances are less directly related.
Question 4 of 5
A client is admitted to a hospital for treatment for first-time acute symptoms of mania. The nurse anticipates the provider will prescribe which of the following medications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lithium is the first-line mood stabilizer for acute mania in bipolar disorder. Diazepam treats anxiety, bupropion and paroxetine are antidepressants not suited for mania.
Question 5 of 5
A patient has been brought to the emergency department by ambulance experiencing blood pressure 200/130 mmHg with chest pain. The nurse anticipates which of the following medications for immediate treatment of hypertension
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Nitroprusside, labetalol, and nitroglycerin rapidly lower BP in hypertensive emergencies with chest pain. Heparin and digoxin don't target acute hypertension.