ATI LPN
LPN Pharmacology Multiple Choice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Drugs that are prone to cause adverse drug effects include:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Choice C is correct because insulins have a narrow therapeutic index, making ADRs like hypoglycemia common if dosing is off, a high-risk profile.
Choice A is incorrect as diuretics' ADRs (e.g., electrolyte imbalance) are manageable, less prone.
Choice B is wrong because inhaled anticholinergics have fewer systemic effects.
Choice D is incorrect since stimulants' ADRs are notable but less frequent than insulin's.
Question 2 of 5
Drugs that may increase bleeding risk in the elderly include:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Choice D is correct because aspirin (antiplatelet), warfarin (anticoagulant), and ibuprofen (NSAI
D) all increase bleeding risk, especially in the elderly with fragile vessels, per studies.
Choice A is incorrect alone as it's one drug.
Choice B is wrong by itself because warfarin is just part.
Choice C is incorrect solo since ibuprofen is only one agent.
Question 3 of 5
A patient with chronic back pain that is unrelieved by prescription analgesic medications asks a primary care nurse practitioner (NP) about acupuncture treatments. The NP should tell this patient:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because CAM efficacy, including acupuncture, is often based on observational data rather than definitive trials.
Choice A is incorrect (biofield not proven superior).
Choice B is wrong (creatine is for muscle, not pain).
Choice C is inaccurate (some research exists, though limited).
Question 4 of 5
Reasons for medication nonadherence include:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Choice D is correct because all listed reasons—lack of understanding purpose, cost barriers, and unclear instructions—are common, well-documented causes of nonadherence.
Choice A is incorrect alone as it's one factor.
Choice B is wrong by itself because cost is just one issue.
Choice C is incorrect solo since misunderstanding administration is only part.
Question 5 of 5
A primary care NP provides primary care for a woman who has HIV. The woman asks the NP if she will ever be able to have children. The NP should tell her:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because therapy reduces, but doesn’t eliminate, fetal transmission risk.
Choice A is incorrect (some are safe).
Choice B is wrong (lactation not recommended).
Choice C is inaccurate (risk remains).