ATI LPN
ATI PN Custom Pharmacology Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 100 mcg PO to a client who has hypothyroidism. Available is levothyroxine 50 mcg 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: 100 mcg ÷ 50 mcg/tablet = 2 tablets.
Question 2 of 5
Which term accurately describes this result? A patient is taking an antacid concurrently with ketoconazole. The antacid inhibits the dissolution of ketoconazole.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A drug interaction occurs when one drug (antacid) alters the effect (dissolution) of another (ketoconazole).
Question 3 of 5
Which drugs cause birth defects?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Teratogens are known to cause birth defects.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer aspirin 650 mg PO. Available is aspirin 325 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) Tablets.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is 2 tablets.
To calculate: 650 mg ÷ 325 mg/tablet = 2 tablets.
Question 5 of 5
Which life stage pertains to a 65-year-old patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The term 'Older adult' is used for individuals 65 years and older, making it the correct choice for a 65-year-old.