ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse iS reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse regarding sources of medication information. Which of the following resources should the nurse include as reliable references for the nurse to use to evaluate medication information? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: C,D,E,F
Rationale: C, D, E, F are evidence-based, reliable sources. A and B are not peer-reviewed or authoritative.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 30 mg/kg/day divided doses every 12 hr to a toddler who weighs 33 lb. Available is amoxicillin 200 mg/5 mL suspension. How many mL should the nurse administer every 12 hr? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Weight = 33 lb × 0.453592 = 14.97 kg. Daily dose = 30 mg/kg/day × 14.97 kg = 449.1 mg. Per dose = 449.1 / 2 = 224.55 mg. Volume = 224.55 × (5 mL / 200 mg) = 5.61 mL, rounded to 5.6 mL.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
Which drug group inhibits the formation of clots?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Anticoagulants prevent clot formation.
Question 5 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.