ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
Order: diphenhydramine 25 mg PO q6h, PRN Available: diphenhydramine 12.5 mg/5 mL. How many mL would the nurse give?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Volume = 25 mg × (5 mL / 12.5 mg) = 10 mL.
Question 2 of 5
Which product is the antidote for digitalis toxicity?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Digoxin immune fab binds digoxin to reverse toxicity.
Question 3 of 5
CALCULATE FLOW RATES IN DROPS PER MINUTES: Order: Zosyn 1.3 g in 100 mL D5W IVPB 98h to infuse over 30 min. Drop factor: 60 gtt/mL. Determine rate in gtt/min.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Flow rate = (100 mL / 30 min) × 60 gtt/mL = 200 gtt/min.
Question 4 of 5
When administering an antianginal drug such as nitroglycerin (NTG) the nurse identifies which as the most common response.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nitroglycerin causes vasodilation, leading to hypotension.
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.