ATI LPN
Lpn pharmacology I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient is scheduled for diagnostic testing. Which medication should the nurse anticipate that the health-care provider would order?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Barium sulfate is used as a contrast agent in radiographic diagnostic testing, particularly for imaging the gastrointestinal tract.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to apply a topical ointment to a patient with a sore throat. Which instruction by the nurse would lead to first to help facilitate absorption of the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cleaning and drying the skin removes dirt, oils, and moisture that could impede the absorption of the medication. This is the first step to ensure maximum efficacy of the topical ointment.
Question 3 of 5
While caring for a patient scheduled for knee replacement surgery, the nurse provides cefazolin(antibiotic) as ordered 30 minutes preoperatively. Which statement indicates that teaching has been effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cefazolin is given prophylactically to reduce the risk of postoperative infection.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is performing a pain assessment, noting 5 on a 10-point scale, for a postoperative patient who is 24 hours post procedure. Which type of order should the nurse anticipate that the health-care provider has written?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Standing orders are prewritten orders for specific situations. For a patient postprocedure, standing orders might include pain management protocols that would be activated based on the pain assessment.
Question 5 of 5
A group of student nurses are reviewing the process of drug development. Which statement best identifies the concept of a placebo?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A placebo is an inactive substance that has no therapeutic effect, used to compare against the active drug in clinical trials.