ATI LPN
Lpn pharmacology I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse from the adult medical unit is pulled to the geriatric unit. The nurse notes that many of the common medications provided are in lower doses than typically prescribed. What action by the nurse is the highest priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lower dosages are often prescribed for older adults due to decreased liver and kidney function, which can affect drug metabolism and excretion. Evaluating lab values ensures that these dosages are appropriate and safe.
Question 2 of 5
Which term means leaving the body?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Excretion is the process by which drugs and their metabolites are eliminated from the body, primarily through the kidneys (urine) or the gastrointestinal tract (feces).
Question 3 of 5
While caring for a patient with a history of hypothyroidism, the nurse expects which of the following medications to be included in the patient's medication list?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The treatment for hypothyroidism involves replacing the deficient thyroid hormone with synthetic hormones like levothyroxine.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a patient. Which routes should the nurse anticipate as leading to quicker systemic absorption?
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Intramuscular injections are absorbed faster than oral medications due to the richer blood supply in muscles. Intravenous administration provides immediate systemic absorption as the medication is delivered directly into the bloodstream.
Question 5 of 5
A patient is admitted to the emergency room with an accidental overdose of a substance that is caustic. Which therapeutic option should the nurse question?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inducing vomiting is contraindicated in cases of caustic substance ingestion because it can cause additional damage to the esophagus and mouth.