ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam 1 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse understands that the length of time needed for a drug to reach the minimum effective concentration (MEC) is the
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Onset of action. This is because the onset of action refers to the time it takes for a drug to start producing a therapeutic effect after administration, which correlates with reaching the minimum effective concentration (ME
C). Duration of action (
A) refers to how long the drug remains at the effective level, not the time to reach it. Peak action time (
C) is when the drug reaches its maximum effect, not the MEC. Time response curve (
D) is a graphical representation of drug effects over time, not specifically related to MEC.
Question 2 of 5
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Question 3 of 5
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Question 4 of 5
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Question 5 of 5
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