ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology Exam Questions
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Question 1 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 2 of 5
Which drug groups do not inhibit clot formation? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: B: Antihypertensives lower blood pressure, not clotting. C: Antibiotics target bacteria, not clots. D: Antipyretics reduce fever, not clotting. E: Antiemetics prevent nausea, not clotting. A is incorrect as anticoagulants inhibit clot formation.
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
When administering an antianginal drug such as nitroglycerin (NTG) the nurse identifies which as the most common response.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nitroglycerin causes vasodilation, leading to hypotension.
Question 5 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.