ATI LPN
Lpn pharmacology I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a patient during the postoperative period following a surgical procedure. Which actions should be included in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Monitoring pain, administering IV fluids, and giving pain medication are standard postoperative care actions to ensure patient comfort and recovery.
Question 2 of 5
A group of student nurses are reviewing the process of drug development. Which statement best identifies the concept of a placebo?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A placebo is an inactive substance that has no therapeutic effect, used to compare against the active drug in clinical trials.
Question 3 of 5
Based on the classification system of pharmacodynamics, which category statements are accurate?
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Replacement therapy provides substances the body is deficient in. Palliative therapy aims to relieve symptoms. Diagnostic drugs are used to identify diseases.
Question 4 of 5
Medwatch is a way of reporting adverse effects of a medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: MedWatch is the FDA's program for reporting adverse effects, safety issues, and product problems with medications, medical devices, and other regulated products.
Question 5 of 5
While shopping for an over-the-counter (OTC) cough suppressant, the nurse identifies that the medication will be classified as a:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: OTC cough suppressants are typically classified as non-scheduled medications because they are not considered controlled substances and do not require a prescription for purchase.