ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer clindamycin palmitate 225 mg PO to a client. Available iS clindamycin palmitate oral suspension 75 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Volume = 225 mg × (5 mL / 75 mg) = 15 mL.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer hydrocodone/acetaminophen 5 mg PO every 6 hr for pain. The amount available is hydrocodone/acetaminophen 7.5 mg/500 mg/15 mL elixir. How many mL 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: D
Rationale: Concentration = 7.5 mg / 15 mL = 0.5 mg/mL. Volume = 5 mg / 0.5 mg/mL = 10 mL.
Question 3 of 5
Calculate the following dosage using ratio and proportions method. Round answers to the nearest tenth. Order: Tegretol 200 mg p.o.t.i.d. Available
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assuming 100 mg tablets (implied), 200 mg / 100 mg/tab = 2 tablets.
Question 4 of 5
A patient is experiencing status epileptics. The nurse anticipates immediate administration of which drug?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diazepam acts rapidly to stop seizures in status epilepticus.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a group of nurses about the administration of nitroglycerin. Which of the following routes of administration provides the most rapid onset for the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sublingual nitroglycerin bypasses digestion, acting within 1-3 minutes.