ATI LPN
NCLEX PN Questions on Pharmacology Questions
Question 1 of 9
Drugs that are available only through specialty pharmacies include:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Choice B is correct because clozapine, due to agranulocytosis risk, is restricted to specialty pharmacies under REMS, unlike others. Choice A is incorrect as acetaminophen is widely available OTC. Choice C is wrong because ibuprofen is OTC and unrestricted. Choice D is incorrect since only clozapine fits.
Question 2 of 9
A thin 90-year-old patient who will begin taking warfarin has experienced a recent weight loss of 15 pounds. The NP caring for this patient should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because low albumin from malnutrition increases free warfarin levels, requiring the lowest dose initially. Choice A is incorrect as LFTs aren’t indicated here. Choice C is wrong since diet doesn’t directly address albumin binding. Choice D is inaccurate as food doesn’t enhance warfarin absorption significantly.
Question 3 of 9
A woman has just learned she is pregnant and is in her 10th gestational week. The woman reports that she takes valproic sodium (Depakote) for a seizure disorder and has been seizure-free for several years. The NP should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because valproic acid depletes folic acid, necessitating supplements to reduce fetal risk. Choice B is incorrect (changing meds mid-pregnancy is risky). Choice C is wrong (vitamin K is for later gestation). Choice D is inaccurate (discontinuing not advised without specialist consult).
Question 4 of 9
Prescription drugs that are commonly misused include:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Choice D is correct because opioids (e.g., oxycodone), benzodiazepines (e.g., alprazolam), and stimulants (e.g., Adderall) are frequently misused for euphoria or dependence, per DEA data. Choice A is incorrect alone as it's one class. Choice B is wrong by itself because benzos are just part. Choice C is incorrect solo since stimulants are only one group.
Question 5 of 9
The START criteria are used to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Choice B is correct because START (Screening Tool to Alert to Right Treatment) identifies underused beneficial drugs (e.g., statins) in the elderly, per guidelines. Choice A is incorrect as that's STOPP's role. Choice C is wrong because it's not about levels. Choice D is incorrect since only B fits.
Question 6 of 9
Information sources that provide data regarding nutritional supplement-drug interactions include:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Choice D is correct because pharmacists offer practical advice, Medline provides research, and the Natural Medicines Database details supplement interactions—all are reliable sources. Choice A is incorrect alone as it's not comprehensive. Choice B is wrong by itself because it lacks specialized supplement focus. Choice C is incorrect solo since it misses clinical and research inputs.
Question 7 of 9
CRNAs in most states:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because CRNAs in most states can order and administer controlled substances without full prescriptive authority, as they dispense directly. Choice A is incorrect since a DEA number isn’t required without prescriptive authority. Choice B is wrong as only five states grant full authority. Choice D is inaccurate as supervision isn’t always required.
Question 8 of 9
A thin 90-year-old patient who will begin taking warfarin has experienced a recent weight loss of 15 pounds. The NP caring for this patient should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because low albumin from malnutrition increases free warfarin levels, requiring the lowest dose initially. Choice A is incorrect as LFTs aren’t indicated here. Choice C is wrong since diet doesn’t directly address albumin binding. Choice D is inaccurate as food doesn’t enhance warfarin absorption significantly.
Question 9 of 9
An 80-year-old woman has chronically low hemoglobin despite a diet high in iron. The primary care nurse practitioner (NP) will perform laboratory tests to confirm a diagnosis and should suspect the patient will need:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because elderly women are prone to folic acid deficiency, impairing hemoglobin synthesis despite iron intake. Choice A is incorrect (omega-3 unrelated). Choice C is wrong (multivitamin iron insufficient). Choice D is inaccurate (dietary folic acid less effective).