LPN ATI PHARM PROCTORED EXAM | ALL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |
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A nurse is caring for a client with severe back pain, and codeine sulfate has
been prescribed for the client. Which of the following would the nurse
include in the plan of care while the client is taking this medication? ------
CORRECT ANSWER---------------Monitor bowel activity.
Carbamazepine (Tegretol) is prescribed for a client with a diagnosis of
psychomotor seizures. The nurse reviews the client's health history,
knowing that this medication is contraindicated if which of the following
disorders is present? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Liver disease
A client with trigeminal neuralgia tells the nurse that acetaminophen
(Tylenol) is taken on a frequent daily basis for relief of generalized
discomfort. The nurse reviews the client's laboratory results and determines
that which of the following indicates toxicity associated with the
medication? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A direct bilirubin level of
2 mg/dL
A client receives a prescription for methocarbamol (Robaxin), and the
nurse reinforces instructions to the client regarding the medication. Which
client statement would indicate a need for further instructions? ------
CORRECT ANSWER---------------"If my vision becomes blurred, I don't
need to be concerned about it."
,The client has been on treatment for rheumatoid arthritis for 3 weeks.
During the administration of etanercept (Enbrel), it is most important for the
nurse to assess: ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------The white blood cell
counts and platelet counts
Alendronate (Fosamax) is prescribed for a client with osteoporosis. The
client taking this medication is instructed to: ------CORRECT ANSWER------
---------Take the medication with a full glass of water after rising in the
morning.
A nurse prepares to reinforce instructions to a client who is taking
allopurinol (Zyloprim). The nurse plans to include which of the following in
the instructions? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Instruct the client to
drink 3000 mL of fluid per day.
Colcrys (colchicine) is prescribed for a client with a diagnosis of gout. The
nurse reviews the client's medical history in the health record, knowing that
the medication would be contraindicated in which disorder? ------CORRECT
ANSWER---------------Renal failure
Insulin glargine (Lantus) is prescribed for a client with diabetes mellitus.
The nurse tells the client that it is best to take the insulin: ------CORRECT
ANSWER---------------Once daily, at the same time each day
Atenolol hydrochloride (Tenormin) is prescribed for a hospitalized client.
The nurse should perform which of the following as a priority action before
administering the medication? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Check
the client's blood pressure.
,A nurse is preparing to administer furosemide (Lasix) to a client with a
diagnosis of heart failure. The most important laboratory test result for the
nurse to check before administering this medication is: ------CORRECT
ANSWER---------------Potassium level
A nurse provides dietary instructions to a client who will be taking warfarin
sodium (Coumadin). The nurse tells the client to avoid which food item? ----
--CORRECT ANSWER---------------Spinach
A nurse reviews the medication history of a client admitted to the hospital
and notes that the client is taking leflunomide (Arava). During data
collection, the nurse asks which question to determine medication
effectiveness? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------"Do you have any joint
pain?"
A client with portosystemic encephalopathy is receiving oral lactulose
(Chronulac) daily. The nurse assesses which of the following to determine
medication effectiveness? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Blood
ammonia level
A nurse notes that a client is receiving lamivudine (Epivir). The nurse
determines that this medication has been prescribed to treat which of the
following? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV) infection
A nurse notes that a client is taking lansoprazole (Prevacid). On data
collection, the nurse asks which question to determine medication
effectiveness? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------"Are you experiencing
any heartburn?"
, A nurse is assisting in caring for a pregnant client who is receiving
intravenous magnesium sulfate for the management of preeclampsia and
notes that the client's deep tendon reflexes are absent. On the basis of this
data, the nurse report ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------The client is
experiencing magnesium toxicity.
Methylergonovine (Methergine) is prescribed for a client with postpartum
hemorrhage caused by uterine atony. Before administering the medication,
the nurse checks which of the following as the important client parameter? -
-----CORRECT ANSWER---------------Blood pressure
A nurse provides medication instructions to a client who had a kidney
transplant about therapy with cyclosporine (Sandimmune). Which
statement by the client indicates a need for further instruction? ------
CORRECT ANSWER---------------"I need to obtain a yearly influenza
vaccine."
A health care provider (HCP) writes a prescription for digoxin (Lanoxin),
0.25 mg daily. The nurse teaches the client about the medication and tells
the client that it is important to: ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------
Withhold the medication and call the HCP if the pulse is less than 60 beats
per minute
A client is taking ticlopidine hydrochloride (Ticlid). The nurse tells the client
to avoid which of the following while taking this medication? ------
CORRECT ANSWER---------------Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)
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