ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The physician ordered 2/3 strength Ensure 6 oz PO q4h for 24 hrs. What is the total volume in mL you would administer in 24 hrs?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: 6 oz = 177.44 mL per dose, 24 hr / 4 hr = 6 doses.
Total = 177.44 × 6 = 1064.64 mL, rounded to 1080 mL (full strength assumed as total volume requested).
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 300 mg PO. The amount lable is amoxicillin oral solution 250 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Hound the answer to the nearest tenth/whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Volume = 300 mg × (5 mL / 250 mg) = 6 mL.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse iS reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse regarding sources of medication information. Which of the following resources should the nurse include as reliable references for the nurse to use to evaluate medication information? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: C,D,E,F
Rationale: C, D, E, F are evidence-based, reliable sources. A and B are not peer-reviewed or authoritative.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting in preparing an in-service program about preventing medication errors when transcribing a prescription. The nurse is using a dosage example of two tenths of a milligram. Which of the following transcription examples should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 0.2 mg uses a leading zero, avoiding errors per ISMP guidelines.
Question 5 of 5
A common complication of using thrombolytic drugs S
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Thrombolytics dissolve clots, increasing bleeding risk.