ATI LPN
Lpn pharmacology I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer medication to a pediatric patient. Which essential safety action should the nurse take prior to administration?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This is the most critical safety action, as pediatric dosages are often weight-based to prevent overdosing or underdosing, ensuring the child's safety and the medication's efficacy.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is taking care of a patient who has hypothyroid disease. What category medications would the nurse anticipate be ordered?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypothyroidism is typically treated with hormone replacement therapy, such as levothyroxine, to compensate for the deficient thyroid hormone.
Question 3 of 5
A patient is scheduled for a diagnostic test the following day and to be kept NPO (nothing by mouth) after midnight. What is the best nursing action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Removing the pitcher helps prevent the patient from accidentally drinking water and violating NPO status.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is working in a clinical research trial that has a control group and an experimental group but does not know which group is receiving the active drug. Which statement best identifies the research design?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A double-blind study is one in which neither the participants nor the researchers know who is receiving the active drug or placebo.
Question 5 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.