ATI LPN
Lpn pharmacology I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient has experienced an upset stomach from a medication taken previously and is concerned about the possibility of additional side effects. What is the best nursing response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This response acknowledges the patient's concern, provides reassurance, and offers the possibility of managing the side effects if they occur again. It balances the patient's worry with practical information.
Question 2 of 5
While caring for a patient with a history of hypothyroidism, the nurse expects which of the following medications to be included in the patient's medication list?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The treatment for hypothyroidism involves replacing the deficient thyroid hormone with synthetic hormones like levothyroxine.
Question 3 of 5
Medwatch is a way of reporting adverse effects of a medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: MedWatch is the FDA's program for reporting adverse effects, safety issues, and product problems with medications, medical devices, and other regulated products.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a patient. Which routes should the nurse anticipate as leading to quicker systemic absorption?
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Intramuscular injections are absorbed faster than oral medications due to the richer blood supply in muscles. Intravenous administration provides immediate systemic absorption as the medication is delivered directly into the bloodstream.
Question 5 of 5
Antagonist medications typically are considered?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Antagonist medications block the action of other substances, typically by binding to receptors without activating them, thus preventing other substances from binding.