ATI LPN Pharm Quiz Final

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

Which of the following triggers the pancreas to secrete insulin?

A. HypoglycemiaB. HyperglycemiaC. GlucagonD. KetoacidsG. B

Correct Answer: Hypoglycemia triggers glucagon, not insulin. Hyperglycemia prompts insulin release to lower blood sugar. Glucagon opposes insulin. Ketoacids indicate low glucose, not insulin trigger.

Rationale:

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for buspirone (Buspar) to treat anxiety. Which of the following information should the nurse include?

A. Take this medication on an empty stomach.B. Expect optimal effects within 24 hours.C. This medication has a low risk for dependency.D. Take this medication on an as-needed basis for anxiety.G. C

Correct Answer: No empty stomach requirement. Effects take weeks, not 24 hours. Low dependency risk is key. It's not for as-needed use.

Rationale:

Question 3 of 5

Four patients are due to receive their morning insulin and breakfast will be served in 15 minutes. Which patient should the nurse administer insulin to first?

A. The patient with a pre-meal glucose level of 90 mg/dL, scheduled to receive 10 units of NPH.B. The patient with a pre-meal glucose level of 70 mg/dL, scheduled to receive 2 units of aspart (Novolog) insulin.C. The patient with a pre-meal glucose level of 120 mg/dL, scheduled to receive 15 units of NPH.D. The patient with a pre-meal glucose level of 170 mg/dL, scheduled to receive 5 units of lispro (Humalog) insulin.G. D

Correct Answer: 90 mg/dL (NPH) and 70 mg/dL (aspart) are normal/low, less urgent. 120 mg/dL (NPH) is mildly high. 170 mg/dL with rapid-acting lispro needs priority due to significant elevation.

Rationale:

Question 4 of 5

Class of drugs derived from barbituric acid that act as CNS depressants and are used for their sedative and anti- seizure effect are known as _

A. AntidepressantsB. AnxiolyticsC. BarbituratesD. BenzodiazepinesG. C

Correct Answer: Antidepressants treat mood disorders. Anxiolytics reduce anxiety but aren't barbituric-derived. Barbiturates fit the description. Benzodiazepines aren't barbituric-based.

Rationale:

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who was newly prescribed paroxetine (Paxil) (an SSRI) for treatment of panic disorder. Sort the following information by what the nurse should include vs what not to include.

A. Take this medication just before bedtime to promote sleep.B. Herbal medication can be combined with this medication.C. Monitor for weight changes while taking this medication.D. It can take several weeks before you feel like the medication is helping.G. A,C

Correct Answer: Bedtime dosing helps with side effects like drowsiness. Herbal combinations risk serotonin syndrome and should be avoided. Weight changes are a side effect to monitor. It takes weeks for full effect, but this was mislabeled; A and C are correct inclusions.

Rationale:

ATI LPN Pharm Quiz Final | Nurselytic

Nurselytic

ATI LPN

ATI LPN