ATI LPN
Lpn pharmacology I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is administering a lozenge to a patient for treatment of a sore throat. Which instruction by the nurse would lead to increased absorption of the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sucking on the lozenge until it dissolves allows the medication to be released slowly and absorbed directly into the tissues of the mouth and throat, where it can have the most therapeutic effect.
Question 2 of 5
A patient is admitted to the emergency room with an accidental overdose of a substance that is caustic. Which therapeutic option should the nurse question?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inducing vomiting is contraindicated in cases of caustic substance ingestion because it can cause additional damage to the esophagus and mouth.
Question 3 of 5
Which term means leaving the body?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Excretion is the process by which drugs and their metabolites are eliminated from the body, primarily through the kidneys (urine) or the gastrointestinal tract (feces).
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is working with a patient who has been taking medication for anxiety for several weeks and now reports that the medication doesn't seem to work anymore. The patient has stopped taking the medication, as it doesn't work. Which finding should the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Tolerance occurs when the body becomes accustomed to a drug, and higher doses are needed to achieve the same effect.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is taking care of a culturally diverse patient who is reluctant to take the prescribed medication. Which finding would warrant but prefers holistic medications. What is the best nursing response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This approach respects the patient's preferences and opens a dialogue about their health beliefs and practices. Understanding the patient's use of holistic remedies allows the nurse to provide more personalized care and address potential interactions with prescribed medications.