ATI LPN
LPN Pharmacology Texas University Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is performing teaching with a client being discharged with a prescription for dabigatran. Which of the following is a priority in client education?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Abruptly stopping dabigatran risks thromboembolism, a priority teaching point. Reversibility, bleeding (not normal), and food interactions are secondary.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing discharge instructions for a patient taking warfarin (Coumadin). Which would the nurse correctly include in the discharge instructions?
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Emergency ID, avoiding hazardous activities, and regular follow-ups monitor bleeding risk and INR with warfarin. Large salads affect vitamin K levels unpredictably, and alcohol limits need provider guidance.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is screening a client with a new prescription for beta blocker adrenergic propranolol [Inderal LA]. The nurse recognizes that this medication is contraindicated in the presence of which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Propranolol can cause bronchoconstriction, contraindicating it in asthma. It's used for angina, tachycardia, and not affected by gout.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client who suffers from panic disorder. Which SNRI drug can induce remission and prevent relapse for this disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Venlafaxine, an SNRI, is effective for long-term panic disorder management. Escitalopram is an SSRI, alprazolam is short-term, and buspirone is for generalized anxiety.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a medical prescription for clozapine [Clozaril]. The nurse knows which of the following is the priority laboratory value that should be reviewed prior to medication administration?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clozapine risks agranulocytosis; monitoring WBC count is critical before administration. Other labs are less urgent.