ATI LPN
LPN Pharmacology Texas University Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse will administer which of the following to a hospitalized client experiencing difficulty falling asleep for short-term management of insomnia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Zolpidem is indicated for short-term insomnia management. Fluoxetine treats depression, morphine is for pain, and aspirin is not a sleep aid.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing a client for discharge with a medical prescription for the HMG-CoA inhibitor, lovastatin [Mevacor]. Which statements from the client demonstrate a clear understanding of the teaching provided by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lovastatin works best at night (cholesterol synthesis peak) and grapefruit juice increases toxicity risk. It's taken with food, greens are fine, and alcohol/potassium aren't emphasized.
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 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 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.