ATI LPN
ATI PN Custom Pharmacology Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 500 mg PO. Available is amoxicillin 250 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 500 mg ÷ 250 mg/tablet = 2 tablets.
Question 2 of 5
Which effect of protein binding on drugs in the bloodstream is accurate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Protein binding can cause drug accumulation by limiting its ability to cross membranes due to high molecular mass.
Question 3 of 5
Which factors affect the gastrointestinal absorption of medicines? (Select all that apply.) Select 4 options.
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: A: Blood flow affects absorption rate. C: Enzyme activity impacts metabolism and absorption. D: Gastric pH influences drug solubility. E: Gastric emptying time alters contact duration with absorptive surfaces.
Question 4 of 5
Which assessment finding is considered primary objective information?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Objective information is measurable and factual, like a reported temperature of 88.8F, unlike subjective reports of feelings or observations.
Question 5 of 5
Which life stage pertains to a 40-year-old patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A 40-year-old is classified as an 'Adult' per developmental stages (18-64 years).