ATI PHARM PROCTORED LPN EXAM 2026|2027 UPDATED QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS| ALREADY GRADED A+
A client with angina pectoris is experiencing chest pain that radiates down the left arm. The nurse
administers a sublingual nitroglycerin tablet to the client. The client's pain is unrelieved, and the nurse
determines that the client needs another nitroglycerin tablet. Which of the following vital signs is most
important for the nurse to check before administering the medication? - CORRECT ANSWER -Blood
pressure
A client who received a kidney transplant is taking azathioprine (Imuran), and the nurse provides
instructions about the medication. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further
instructions? - CORRECT ANSWER -"I need to discontinue the medication after 14 days of use."
A nurse preparing a client for surgery reviews the client's medication record. The client is to be nothing
per mouth (NPO) after midnight. Which of the following medications, if noted on the client's record, should
the nurse question? - CORRECT ANSWER -Prednisone
Which of the following herbal therapies would be prescribed for its use as an antispasmodic? Select all
that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER -4.Chamomile
5.Peppermint oil
A nurse prepares to administer sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate) to a client. Before
administering the medication, the nurse reviews the action of the medication and understands that it: -
CORRECT ANSWER -Releases sodium ions in exchange for primarily potassium ions
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,A clinic nurse prepares to administer an MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine to a child. How is this
vaccine best administered? - CORRECT ANSWER -Subcutaneously in the outer aspect of the upper arm
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
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,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)
The nurse should anticipate that the most likely medication to be prescribed prophylactically for a child
with spina bifida (myelomeningocele) who has a neurogenic bladder would be: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Sulfisoxazole
Prostaglandin E1 is prescribed for a child with transposition of the great arteries. The mother of the child
asks the nurse why the child needs the medication. The nurse tells the mother that the medication: -
CORRECT ANSWER -Provides adequate oxygen saturation and maintains cardiac output
A child is hospitalized with a diagnosis of lead poisoning. The nurse assisting in caring for the child would
prepare to assist in administering which of the following medications? - CORRECT ANSWER -Dimercaprol
(BAL in Oil)
A child is brought to the emergency department for treatment of an acute asthma attack. The nurse
prepares to administer which of the following medications first? - CORRECT ANSWER -A β2 agonist
A nurse is collecting medication information from a client, and the client states that she is taking garlic as
an herbal supplement. The nurse understands that the client is most likely treating which of the following
conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER -Hyperlipidemia
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, Sodium hypochlorite (Dakin's solution) is prescribed for a client with a leg wound containing purulent
drainage. The nurse is assisting in developing a plan of care for the client and includes which of the
following in the plan? - CORRECT ANSWER -Ensure that the solution is freshly prepared before use.
A nurse provides instructions to a client regarding the use of tretinoin (Retin-A). Which statement by the
client indicates the need for further instructions? - CORRECT ANSWER -"I should apply a very thin layer to
my skin."
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking metoprolol (Lopressor). The nurse measures the client's blood
pressure (BP) and apical pulse (AP) immediately before administration. The client's BP is 122/78 mm/Hg
and the AP is 58 beats/min. Based on this data, which of the following is the appropriate action? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Withhold the medication.
A client has been prescribed amikacin (Amikin). Which of the following priority baseline functions should
be monitored? - CORRECT ANSWER -Hearing acuity
Collagenase (Santyl) is prescribed for a client with a severe burn to the hand. The nurse provides
instructions to the client regarding the use of the medication. Which statement by the client indicates an
accurate understanding of the use of this medication? - CORRECT ANSWER -"I will apply the ointment once
a day and cover it with a sterile dressing."
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WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS| ALREADY GRADED A+
A client with angina pectoris is experiencing chest pain that radiates down the left arm. The nurse
administers a sublingual nitroglycerin tablet to the client. The client's pain is unrelieved, and the nurse
determines that the client needs another nitroglycerin tablet. Which of the following vital signs is most
important for the nurse to check before administering the medication? - CORRECT ANSWER -Blood
pressure
A client who received a kidney transplant is taking azathioprine (Imuran), and the nurse provides
instructions about the medication. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further
instructions? - CORRECT ANSWER -"I need to discontinue the medication after 14 days of use."
A nurse preparing a client for surgery reviews the client's medication record. The client is to be nothing
per mouth (NPO) after midnight. Which of the following medications, if noted on the client's record, should
the nurse question? - CORRECT ANSWER -Prednisone
Which of the following herbal therapies would be prescribed for its use as an antispasmodic? Select all
that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER -4.Chamomile
5.Peppermint oil
A nurse prepares to administer sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate) to a client. Before
administering the medication, the nurse reviews the action of the medication and understands that it: -
CORRECT ANSWER -Releases sodium ions in exchange for primarily potassium ions
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,A clinic nurse prepares to administer an MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine to a child. How is this
vaccine best administered? - CORRECT ANSWER -Subcutaneously in the outer aspect of the upper arm
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
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,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)
The nurse should anticipate that the most likely medication to be prescribed prophylactically for a child
with spina bifida (myelomeningocele) who has a neurogenic bladder would be: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Sulfisoxazole
Prostaglandin E1 is prescribed for a child with transposition of the great arteries. The mother of the child
asks the nurse why the child needs the medication. The nurse tells the mother that the medication: -
CORRECT ANSWER -Provides adequate oxygen saturation and maintains cardiac output
A child is hospitalized with a diagnosis of lead poisoning. The nurse assisting in caring for the child would
prepare to assist in administering which of the following medications? - CORRECT ANSWER -Dimercaprol
(BAL in Oil)
A child is brought to the emergency department for treatment of an acute asthma attack. The nurse
prepares to administer which of the following medications first? - CORRECT ANSWER -A β2 agonist
A nurse is collecting medication information from a client, and the client states that she is taking garlic as
an herbal supplement. The nurse understands that the client is most likely treating which of the following
conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER -Hyperlipidemia
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, Sodium hypochlorite (Dakin's solution) is prescribed for a client with a leg wound containing purulent
drainage. The nurse is assisting in developing a plan of care for the client and includes which of the
following in the plan? - CORRECT ANSWER -Ensure that the solution is freshly prepared before use.
A nurse provides instructions to a client regarding the use of tretinoin (Retin-A). Which statement by the
client indicates the need for further instructions? - CORRECT ANSWER -"I should apply a very thin layer to
my skin."
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking metoprolol (Lopressor). The nurse measures the client's blood
pressure (BP) and apical pulse (AP) immediately before administration. The client's BP is 122/78 mm/Hg
and the AP is 58 beats/min. Based on this data, which of the following is the appropriate action? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Withhold the medication.
A client has been prescribed amikacin (Amikin). Which of the following priority baseline functions should
be monitored? - CORRECT ANSWER -Hearing acuity
Collagenase (Santyl) is prescribed for a client with a severe burn to the hand. The nurse provides
instructions to the client regarding the use of the medication. Which statement by the client indicates an
accurate understanding of the use of this medication? - CORRECT ANSWER -"I will apply the ointment once
a day and cover it with a sterile dressing."
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