ATI LPN
ATI PN Custom Pharmacology Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer aspirin 650 mg PO. Available is aspirin 325 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) Tablets.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D.
To administer 650 mg of aspirin using 325 mg tablets, the nurse should give 2 tablets (650 mg ÷ 325 mg = 2 tablets). This calculation ensures the patient receives the prescribed dose.
Choice A is incorrect as it does not calculate the correct dosage.
Choices B and C are incorrect as they do not consider the tablet strength.
Choices E, F, and G are irrelevant as they do not provide a solution to the question.
Question 2 of 5
Which life stage pertains to a 65-year-old patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Older adult. At 65 years old, the patient falls within the age range commonly considered as an "older adult." This life stage typically encompasses individuals aged 65 and older.
Choice A (Aged) is too general and not a commonly used term for this specific age group.
Choice B (Elderly) can be seen as slightly outdated and potentially carries negative connotations.
Choice C (Adult) is too broad and does not specifically address the stage of life the patient is currently in.
Therefore, choice D is the most appropriate because it accurately captures the age range and life stage of the patient in question.
Question 3 of 5
Which difference in pharmacokinetics does the nurse expect in the obese patient as compared with the thin patient with administration of a highly lipid-soluble drug?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Drug elimination will be slowed in the obese patient compared to the thin patient with a highly lipid-soluble drug. This is because lipid-soluble drugs tend to accumulate in adipose tissue in obese patients, leading to a larger volume of distribution and a prolonged half-life. This results in a slower elimination of the drug from the body.
Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because drug distribution is not necessarily more rapid in obese patients, drug metabolism is not incomplete but rather may be increased due to increased liver size in obesity, and drug absorption is not impaired but may be increased due to increased blood flow in adipose tissue.
Question 4 of 5
Which terminology correctly identifies the NMDS classification system?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Nursing Minimum Data Set. NMDS refers to a standardized set of data elements for nursing assessment and documentation.
Choice B is incorrect as it does not accurately represent the classification system.
Choice C is incorrect as it does not include the term "Minimum Data Set."
Choice D is incorrect as it combines nursing and medicine, whereas NMDS specifically pertains to nursing data.
Choices E, F, and G are omitted. In summary, the correct answer A aligns with the actual terminology and purpose of the NMDS classification system, making it the most appropriate choice.
Question 5 of 5
Which assessment finding is considered primary objective information?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because objective information is measurable and observable data obtained through physical examination or diagnostic tests. In this case, the patient's temperature of 88.8F is an objective finding that can be measured accurately.
Choice A, B, and C are subjective information as they rely on the patient's or their family's reports, which can be influenced by personal interpretation or bias.
Therefore, they are not considered primary objective information.