ATI LPN
Lpn pharmacology I Questions
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A patient is scheduled for diagnostic testing. Which medication should the nurse anticipate that the health-care provider would order?
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Correct Answer: A: Barium sulfate
Rationale: Barium sulfate is commonly used as a contrast agent for diagnostic imaging studies like barium swallow or barium enema to visualize the gastrointestinal tract. It helps highlight specific structures and detect abnormalities. The health-care provider would likely order this medication for the patient to enhance the accuracy of the diagnostic testing.
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B: Penicillin (PCN) - Penicillin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, not for diagnostic testing purposes.
C: Estrogen - Estrogen is a hormone replacement therapy used for various medical conditions, not typically ordered for diagnostic testing.
D: Naloxone - Naloxone is a medication used as an antidote for opioid overdose, not relevant for diagnostic testing in this scenario.
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