ATI PHARM PROCTORED LPN EXAM
2024-2025 ACTUAL EXAM TEST
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS
A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the client's
serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to
administer as prescribed to the client? - ANSWER- Calcitonin (Miacalcin)
Oral iron supplements are prescribed for a 6-year-old child with iron deficiency
anemia. The nurse instructs the mother to administer the iron with which best food
item? - ANSWER- Orange juice
Salicylic acid is prescribed for a client with a diagnosis of psoriasis. The nurse
monitors the client, knowing that which of the following would indicate the
presence of systemic toxicity from this medication? - ANSWER- Tinnitus
The camp nurse asks the children preparing to swim in the lake if they have
applied sunscreen. The nurse reminds the children that chemical sunscreens -
ANSWER- At least 30 minutes before exposure to the sun
Mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon) is prescribed for the client with a burn injury.
When applying the medication, the client complains of local discomfort and
burning. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing action? -
ANSWER- Informing the client that this is normal
,The burn client is receiving treatments of topical mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon) to
the site of injury. The nurse monitors the client, knowing that which of the
following indicates that a systemic effect has occurred? - ANSWER-
Hyperventilation
Isotretinoin is prescribed for a client with severe acne. Before the administration of
this medication, the nurse anticipates that which laboratory test will be prescribed?
- ANSWER- Triglyceride level
A client with severe acne is seen in the clinic and the health care provider (HCP)
prescribes isotretinoin. The nurse reviews the client's medication record and would
contact the (HCP) if the client is taking which medication? - ANSWER- Vitamin A
The nurse is applying a topical corticosteroid to a client with eczema. The nurse
would monitor for the potential for increased systemic absorption of the
medication if the medication were being applied to which of the following body
areas? - ANSWER- Axilla
The clinic nurse is performing an admission assessment on a client. The nurse
notes that the client is taking azelaic acid (Azelex). Because of the medication
prescription, the nurse would suspect that the client is being treated for: -
ANSWER- Acne
The health care provider has prescribed silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) for the
client with a partial-thickness burn, which has cultured positive for gram-negative
bacteria. The nurse is reinforcing information to the client about the medication.
Which statement made by the client indicates a lack of understanding about the
treatments? - ANSWER- "The medication will permanently stain my skin."
,A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving an intravenous (IV) infusion of an
antineoplastic medication. During the infusion, the client complains of pain at the
insertion site. During an inspection of the site, the nurse notes redness and swelling
and that the rate of infusion of the medication has slowed. The nurse should take
which appropriate action? - ANSWER- Notify the registered nurse.
The client with squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx is receiving bleomycin
intravenously. The nurse caring for the client anticipates that which diagnostic
study will be prescribed? - ANSWER- Pulmonary function studies
The client with acute myelocytic leukemia is being treated with busulfan
(Myleran). Which laboratory value would the nurse specifically monitor during
treatment with this medication? - ANSWER- Uric acid level
The client with small cell lung cancer is being treated with etoposide (VePesid).
The nurse who is assisting in caring for the client during its administration
understands that which side effect is specifically associated with this medication? -
ANSWER- Orthostatic hypotension
The clinic nurse is reviewing a teaching plan for the client receiving an
antineoplastic medication. When implementing the plan, the nurse tells the client: -
ANSWER- Consult with health care providers (HCPs) before receiving
immunizations
The client with ovarian cancer is being treated with vincristine (Oncovin). The
nurse monitors the client, knowing that which of the following indicates a side
effect specific to this medication? - ANSWER- Numbness and tingling in the
fingers and toes
The nurse is reviewing the history and physical examination of a client who will be
receiving asparaginase (Elspar), an antineoplastic agent. The nurse consults with
, the registered nurse regarding the administration of the medication if which of the
following is documented in the client's history? - ANSWER- Pancreatitis
Tamoxifen is prescribed for the client with metastatic breast carcinoma. The nurse
understands that the primary action of this medication is to: - ANSWER- Compete
with estradiol for binding to estrogen in tissues containing high concentrations of
receptors.
The client with metastatic breast cancer is receiving tamoxifen. The nurse
specifically monitors which laboratory value while the client is taking this
medication? - ANSWER- Calcium level
A nurse is assisting with caring for a client with cancer who is receiving cisplatin.
Select the adverse effects that the nurse monitors for that are associated with this
medication. Select all that apply. - ANSWER- 1. Tinnitus
2. Ototoxicity
5. Nephrotoxicity
6. Hypomagnesemia
A nurse is caring for a client after thyroidectomy and notes that calcium gluconate
is prescribed for the client. The nurse determines that this medication has been
prescribed to: - ANSWER- Treat hypocalcemic tetany.
A client who has been newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus has been stabilized
with daily insulin injections. Which information should the nurse teach when
carrying out plans for discharge? - ANSWER- Rotate the insulin injection sites
systematically.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client regarding how to mix regular insulin
and NPH insulin in the same syringe. Which of the following actions, if performed
2024-2025 ACTUAL EXAM TEST
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS
A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the client's
serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to
administer as prescribed to the client? - ANSWER- Calcitonin (Miacalcin)
Oral iron supplements are prescribed for a 6-year-old child with iron deficiency
anemia. The nurse instructs the mother to administer the iron with which best food
item? - ANSWER- Orange juice
Salicylic acid is prescribed for a client with a diagnosis of psoriasis. The nurse
monitors the client, knowing that which of the following would indicate the
presence of systemic toxicity from this medication? - ANSWER- Tinnitus
The camp nurse asks the children preparing to swim in the lake if they have
applied sunscreen. The nurse reminds the children that chemical sunscreens -
ANSWER- At least 30 minutes before exposure to the sun
Mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon) is prescribed for the client with a burn injury.
When applying the medication, the client complains of local discomfort and
burning. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing action? -
ANSWER- Informing the client that this is normal
,The burn client is receiving treatments of topical mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon) to
the site of injury. The nurse monitors the client, knowing that which of the
following indicates that a systemic effect has occurred? - ANSWER-
Hyperventilation
Isotretinoin is prescribed for a client with severe acne. Before the administration of
this medication, the nurse anticipates that which laboratory test will be prescribed?
- ANSWER- Triglyceride level
A client with severe acne is seen in the clinic and the health care provider (HCP)
prescribes isotretinoin. The nurse reviews the client's medication record and would
contact the (HCP) if the client is taking which medication? - ANSWER- Vitamin A
The nurse is applying a topical corticosteroid to a client with eczema. The nurse
would monitor for the potential for increased systemic absorption of the
medication if the medication were being applied to which of the following body
areas? - ANSWER- Axilla
The clinic nurse is performing an admission assessment on a client. The nurse
notes that the client is taking azelaic acid (Azelex). Because of the medication
prescription, the nurse would suspect that the client is being treated for: -
ANSWER- Acne
The health care provider has prescribed silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) for the
client with a partial-thickness burn, which has cultured positive for gram-negative
bacteria. The nurse is reinforcing information to the client about the medication.
Which statement made by the client indicates a lack of understanding about the
treatments? - ANSWER- "The medication will permanently stain my skin."
,A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving an intravenous (IV) infusion of an
antineoplastic medication. During the infusion, the client complains of pain at the
insertion site. During an inspection of the site, the nurse notes redness and swelling
and that the rate of infusion of the medication has slowed. The nurse should take
which appropriate action? - ANSWER- Notify the registered nurse.
The client with squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx is receiving bleomycin
intravenously. The nurse caring for the client anticipates that which diagnostic
study will be prescribed? - ANSWER- Pulmonary function studies
The client with acute myelocytic leukemia is being treated with busulfan
(Myleran). Which laboratory value would the nurse specifically monitor during
treatment with this medication? - ANSWER- Uric acid level
The client with small cell lung cancer is being treated with etoposide (VePesid).
The nurse who is assisting in caring for the client during its administration
understands that which side effect is specifically associated with this medication? -
ANSWER- Orthostatic hypotension
The clinic nurse is reviewing a teaching plan for the client receiving an
antineoplastic medication. When implementing the plan, the nurse tells the client: -
ANSWER- Consult with health care providers (HCPs) before receiving
immunizations
The client with ovarian cancer is being treated with vincristine (Oncovin). The
nurse monitors the client, knowing that which of the following indicates a side
effect specific to this medication? - ANSWER- Numbness and tingling in the
fingers and toes
The nurse is reviewing the history and physical examination of a client who will be
receiving asparaginase (Elspar), an antineoplastic agent. The nurse consults with
, the registered nurse regarding the administration of the medication if which of the
following is documented in the client's history? - ANSWER- Pancreatitis
Tamoxifen is prescribed for the client with metastatic breast carcinoma. The nurse
understands that the primary action of this medication is to: - ANSWER- Compete
with estradiol for binding to estrogen in tissues containing high concentrations of
receptors.
The client with metastatic breast cancer is receiving tamoxifen. The nurse
specifically monitors which laboratory value while the client is taking this
medication? - ANSWER- Calcium level
A nurse is assisting with caring for a client with cancer who is receiving cisplatin.
Select the adverse effects that the nurse monitors for that are associated with this
medication. Select all that apply. - ANSWER- 1. Tinnitus
2. Ototoxicity
5. Nephrotoxicity
6. Hypomagnesemia
A nurse is caring for a client after thyroidectomy and notes that calcium gluconate
is prescribed for the client. The nurse determines that this medication has been
prescribed to: - ANSWER- Treat hypocalcemic tetany.
A client who has been newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus has been stabilized
with daily insulin injections. Which information should the nurse teach when
carrying out plans for discharge? - ANSWER- Rotate the insulin injection sites
systematically.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client regarding how to mix regular insulin
and NPH insulin in the same syringe. Which of the following actions, if performed
