ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology Exam I Questions
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Question 1 of 5
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Question 3 of 5
The patient prefers to take an herbal supplement rather than the prescription medication ordered by the physician. Which is the most appropriate response of the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Convenience doesn't ensure efficacy; supplements lack rigorous testing, potentially delivering inconsistent doses or contaminants, unlike prescription drugs' controlled standards. Cost isn't a clinical justification; lower price may reflect unregulated production, risking potency or safety compared to prescriptions validated by scientific trials. Supplements aren't FDA-regulated like prescriptions; lacking standardized purity and efficacy tests, they may contain variable active ingredients, posing therapeutic risks. Plant-based doesn't guarantee safety; many herbs are toxic or interact harmfully with drugs, unlike prescriptions with established pharmacokinetics and safety profiles.
Question 4 of 5
Before integrating humor in the care of an Asian patient, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Understanding jokes assumes comprehension but ignores cultural comfort; humor's acceptability varies, and this misses emotional readiness assessment. Jokes about staff may offend or confuse; without patient input, this risks cultural insensitivity, especially in Asian contexts valuing respect for authority. Asking feelings respects cultural norms; humor's therapeutic effect depends on patient receptivity, ensuring it aligns with individual and cultural preferences. Joking about conditions can distress; it's culturally inappropriate in many Asian settings, potentially worsening trust or emotional state without consent.
Question 5 of 5
A 25-year-old woman is visiting the prenatal clinic and shares with the nurse her desire to go 'natural' with her pregnancy. She shows the nurse a list of herbal remedies that she wants to buy so that she can 'avoid taking any drugs.' Which statement by the nurse is correct?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Herbal remedies lack FDA safety data; in pregnancy, untested substances risk fetal harm (e.g., teratogenicity), making this a critical caution. Claiming safety is false; many herbs (e.g., St. John's Wort) affect pregnancy adversely, and without evidence, this misleads the patient dangerously. Consistency isn't required; herbal products vary widely in potency, and this false assurance ignores regulatory gaps in supplement standardization. Labels help, but warnings are inconsistent; this shifts responsibility without addressing the lack of proven safety, a more pressing prenatal concern.