ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The technique in which the practitioner alters body energy fields by passing his hands over the patient to determine where tensions exist is the practice of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Biofeedback uses devices to monitor physiological signals (e.g., heart rate); it doesn't involve hands altering energy fields, focusing on self-regulation instead. Allopathic is conventional medicine (e.g., drugs, surgery); it relies on empirical science, not energy field manipulation, differing from the described technique. Imagery involves mental visualization for relaxation; it's cognitive, not physical, and lacks the hands-on energy assessment central to the practice. Therapeutic touch uses hand passes to sense and adjust energy fields; it aims to reduce tension, aligning precisely with the described holistic method.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is going to administer a medication that must be crushed for the patient to take it. This medication is best given to the patient by:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applesauce masks taste and aids swallowing; it ensures crushed medication is consumed fully, maintaining dose integrity without altering pharmacokinetics significantly. Juice may alter absorption, water may not mask bitterness, and meat/vegetables risk uneven distribution.
Question 3 of 5
When preparing medications for delivery to an assigned patient, the nurse should check each medication for accuracy of drug and dose:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking medications only once increases the likelihood of errors. Safe practice requires multiple verification steps. While better than a single check, verifying only twice may still miss potential discrepancies in drug or dosage accuracy. The three-check system (when retrieving, preparing, and administering medication) minimizes errors, ensuring patient safety through consistent validation at each step. Excessive verification may delay administration, reducing practicality without significantly improving safety beyond three checks.
Question 4 of 5
Using the label, what is the trade name of the medication? (No label provided; assuming Zestril from prior context.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lisinopril is the generic name; trade names are branded, and this doesn't fit the question's focus on the manufacturer's marketed title. Zestril is the trade name for lisinopril; it's trademarked by the manufacturer, aligning with the question's request for the branded medication name. Acetaminophen is a generic, not a trade name here; it's unrelated to Zestril's class (ACE inhibitor), making it an incorrect option. Morphine is a generic opioid; it doesn't match Zestril's antihypertensive role or trade name status, ruling it out entirely.
Question 5 of 5
When administering a medication, a nurse should check the label on the drug container against the MAR when removing the drug container from the client's medication drawer, when removing the drug from the medication container, and:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Showing the client isn't a standard check; patients don't verify MAR, and this step lacks relevance to the nurse's triple-check safety protocol. Checking before returning ensures accuracy; the third check confirms the right drug post-administration, completing the three-point verification process safely. Calling the pharmacy is unrelated; label checks occur during administration, not external consultation, making this an irrelevant timing option. Colleague checks aren't routine; the three checks are individual, and this step doesn't align with standard MAR verification timing protocols.