ATI LPN
LPN Pharmacology Texas University Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A client prescribed fluoxetine (Prozac) returns to the clinic one week after beginning therapy and states, "This drug is not working, I am still very sad." Which of the following would be the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fluoxetine, an SSRI, typically takes 4-6 weeks for full antidepressant effects. Adding drugs, switching early, or expecting results in 1-3 weeks is premature.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following medications is administered during an acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction and continued indefinitely after?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aspirin prevents further clot formation in STEMI and is continued indefinitely. Morphine, heparin, and streptokinase are acute treatments only.
Question 4 of 5
The clinic nurse is teaching a community class about Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs). Which of the following should be included in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Both ACE inhibitors and ARBs are contraindicated in pregnancy due to fetal harm risks. They treat hypertension and heart failure, and can affect potassium/WBC levels.
Question 5 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.