ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What factors affect physiological response to drug use?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Age, weight, and sex directly influence drug absorption, metabolism, and excretion.
Question 2 of 5
Calculate the dosage using the label below. Round to the nearest tenth place. Order: Celestone, Soluspan (betamethasone) 12 mg IM q24 hr. for 2 doses. Available
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Concentration = 6 mg/mL. Volume = 12 mg / 6 mg/mL = 2 mL IM.
Question 3 of 5
Where do enteric coated tablets typically disintegrate in the body?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Enteric coatings protect tablets until the duodenum's neutral pH.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with care of a cient who has a prescription for 3000 ml of intravenous huias over the nes:24 hr The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round to the nearest whole number)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Flow rate = 3000 mL / 24 hr = 125 mL/hr.
Question 5 of 5
Which method are for administering drugs by parenteral routes? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: A: Subcutaneous injects into fat tissue. B: Intramuscular injects into muscle. D: Intradermal injects into dermis. E: Intravenous injects into veins—all bypass the digestive system. C is incorrect as nasogastric is enteral, not parenteral.