ATI LPN Pharmacology Fa25 Proctored Exam

A client who reports the use of ibuprofen for chronic back pain is being assessed for possible NSAID toxicity. The nurse identifies symptoms including bilateral foot swelling, dark yellow urine, and a

A nurse is caring for a client with a suspected wound infection. Before administering the prescribed antibiotic, the nurse obtains a wound culture. Which rationale best explains this nursing action?

A nurse is preparing to administer a medication and notices it is past its expiration date. What is the appropriate action?

A patient who has been taking oral contraceptives reports to the clinic with complaints of left calf pain that worsens with activity. On assessment the nurse notices that the left calf is red and meas

A patient has had a newly placed heart stent and is at an increased risk for developing a thrombus. Which type of medication would the nurse expect the doctor to prescribe for the patient after being

A nurse has entered the room and is prepared to administer cyclobenzaprine for the patient's reported muscle spasms. From the actions below, which best demonstrates the first action the nurse should t

A nurse is caring for a client with bipolar disorder who is prescribed fluoxetine, an SSRI. The client has recently started taking St. John's wort on a friend's recommendation. Which nursing action is

A 27 year old female patient is exploring contraception options. On assessment the nurse notes that the patient reports difficulty taking medication on time with previous prescriptions. Based on the h

A nurse is caring for a 75-year-old patient who has been prescribed a new medication. The nurse knows that the process of converting the medication to a form that is easily excreted from the body is k

A patient is prescribed a broad spectrum antibiotic to treat an infection. Which patient statement indicates that the teaching has been effective?

How do ACE inhibitors primarily reduce blood pressure?

A nurse is preparing to administer the hepatitis B vaccine to a client. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use to locate the deltoid muscle?

A nurse is educating a patient who has been prescribed tetracycline to treat their acne vulgaris. Which instruction should the nurse prioritize to prevent photosensitivity reactions?

A nurse is preparing to administer a time-critical medication. What is the acceptable time frame for administration?

A nurse is providing education to a student nurse on how carbidopa levodopa controls symptoms of Parkinson's Disease. The nurse will identify which of the following as the pharmacologic effects

A patient is prescribed thiazide diuretics and digoxin concurrently. The nurse should educate the patient on the signs and symptoms of digoxin toxicity. Which of the following signs and symptoms would

What is the nurse's role when a client experiences an adverse drug event?

A public health nurse will be administering immunizations at a clinic. Which of the following will the nurse want to ask each client before administering the vaccine to ensure safety?

A nurse is assessing a patient who started taking valproic acid to treat seizures and presents for the follow up with a yellowing of the eyes and skin. Which of the following laboratory tests should t

A patient who is prescribed a medication with a short onset of action experiences a rapid and unexpected adverse reaction resulting in facial swelling and difficulty breathing. Which action should the

A patient with iron deficiency anemia has been prescribed ferrous sulfate. What is the expected pharmacologic action of ferrous sulfate?

A patient who is receiving the sulfonamide medication, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole for an urinary tract infection. On entering the room the nurse notices the patient presents with a red-to-purple ra

A patient in a long term care facility is malnourished and reports a decreased appetite. Which of the following nursing interventions should the nurse recommend adding to the plan or care to increase

A mother has chosen the breastfeed her newborn. She is receiving education from a lactation consultant regarding the benefits of breast feeding. She is told that since she had chicken pox as a child s

A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for the glucocorticoid medication fluticasone propionate with an inhaler and a spacer. The client asks the nurse why a spacer is needed with the i