ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
Convert the following metric measures to kg by moving the decimal: 5,524 g
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 5,524 g ÷ 1000 = 5.524 kg.
Question 2 of 5
Calculate the dosage using the label below. Round to the nearest tenth place. Order: Celestone, Soluspan (betamethasone) 12 mg IM q24 hr. for 2 doses. Available
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Concentration = 6 mg/mL. Volume = 12 mg / 6 mg/mL = 2 mL IM.
Question 3 of 5
Calculate the flow rate I mL/hr. and Units/hr. (Equipment used is programmable in whole mL/hr and Show all work) Order: 25,000 units of Heparin in 250 mL to infuse at 11 mL/hr. Calculate rate in units/hr.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Concentration = 25,000 units / 250 mL = 100 units/mL. Units/hr = 11 mL/hr × 100 units/mL = 1100 units/hr.
Question 4 of 5
Calculate the following dosage using ratio and proportions method. Round answers to the nearest tenth. Order: Tegretol 200 mg p.o.t.i.d. Available
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assuming 100 mg tablets (implied), 200 mg / 100 mg/tab = 2 tablets.
Question 5 of 5
Calculate the following dosage using ratio and proportions method (Round answers to the nearest tenth). Order: Digoxin 0.375mg p. o. daily. Available: Digoxin (scored tablets) labeled 0.25mg
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tablets = 0.375 mg / 0.25 mg/tablet = 1.5 tablets.