ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology Exam II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reviewing sources of medication information. The image below is which type of medication information:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Drug label. The image shown typically contains information such as drug name, dosage, expiration date, and manufacturer details. Drug labels are attached to medication containers and provide essential information for safe administration. Nursing drug guides (
A) are comprehensive references, package inserts (
B) are detailed leaflets inside medication packaging, and physician's drug references (
C) are resources for healthcare professionals. The other choices (E, F, G) are not applicable in this context.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a blood sampling for a serum creatinine level. The client asks the nurse, 'What is the purpose for this test?' Which of the following responses should the nurse give?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct
Answer: A. This test will inform your provider how your kidneys are functioning.
Rationale: Serum creatinine is a waste product produced by muscles and excreted by the kidneys. Elevated levels indicate kidney dysfunction.
Therefore, this test is specifically designed to assess kidney function. The nurse's response should focus on accurately informing the client about the purpose of the test in relation to kidney function.
Summary of Incorrect
Choices:
B: Serum creatinine is not used to diagnose thyroid disorders.
C: Serum creatinine does not indicate the presence of an infection.
D: Serum creatinine is not a marker for anemia.
Therefore, choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not relate to the purpose of the serum creatinine test.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about the effects of consuming alcohol with medications. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: "Alcohol is metabolized in the kidneys." This statement indicates a need for further teaching because alcohol is primarily metabolized in the liver, not the kidneys. When alcohol is consumed, it is processed by the liver, not the kidneys. The liver breaks down alcohol into byproducts that can be eliminated from the body.
Therefore, if the client believes that alcohol is metabolized in the kidneys, it shows a misunderstanding of the body's process of alcohol metabolism.
None of the other answer choices directly relate to the incorrect statement about alcohol metabolism.
Choice B highlights the potential for alcohol to increase the chances of nephrotoxicity, choice C mentions the effect of alcohol on medication side effects, and choice D discusses the impact of alcohol consumption on medication metabolism.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is calculating the total fluid intake for a client during a 4-hr period. The client consumed 1 cup of coffee, 4 oz of orange juice, 3 oz of water, 1 cup of flavored gelatin, 1 cup of tea, 5 oz of broth, and 3 oz of cranberry juice. The nurse should record how many mL of intake on the client's record? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number)
Correct Answer: 1170
Rationale: The correct answer is 1170 mL.
To calculate this, we convert each type of fluid into mL: 1 cup = 240 mL, 1 oz = 30 mL. Adding up the intake: coffee (240 mL), orange juice (120 mL), water (90 mL), gelatin (240 mL), tea (240 mL), broth (150 mL), cranberry juice (90 mL) = 1170 mL. Other choices are incorrect because they do not add up the total fluid intake accurately or convert the measurements properly.
Question 5 of 5
What kind of syringe to you use for insulin injections?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: U-50 or U-100 insulin syringe. Insulin is typically measured in units, not in milliliters, so using an insulin syringe calibrated in units (U-50 or U-100) ensures accurate dosing. A 1 mL TB syringe (
A) is not suitable as it measures in milliliters, not units. Using a 3 mL luer lock syringe (
C) can lead to dosing errors as it doesn't provide precise unit measurements needed for insulin injections. Choosing a syringe based on the type of insulin (
D) is unnecessary since all insulin types are dosed in units.