ATI LPN
Lpn pharmacology I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When providing medications from floor stock to a patient on the Alzheimer's unit of a long-term care facility, the nurse demonstrates the principle of drug administration by performing which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This option correctly follows the 'three checks' principle: when removing the medication from the cabinet, after pouring the dose, and when replacing the bottle. This ensures that the right medication is given in the correct dose.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is administering a lozenge to a patient for treatment of a sore throat. Which instruction by the nurse would lead to increased absorption of the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sucking on the lozenge until it dissolves allows the medication to be released slowly and absorbed directly into the tissues of the mouth and throat, where it can have the most therapeutic effect.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer medication to a pediatric patient. Which essential safety action should the nurse take prior to administration?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This is the most critical safety action, as pediatric dosages are often weight-based to prevent overdosing or underdosing, ensuring the child's safety and the medication's efficacy.
Question 4 of 5
Which term means moving of the medication from the site of administration to the target organ?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Distribution refers to the process by which a drug is transported by the blood to the target organ or tissues after it is absorbed into the bloodstream.
Question 5 of 5
A patient is admitted to the emergency room with an accidental overdose of a substance that is caustic. Which therapeutic option should the nurse question?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inducing vomiting is contraindicated in cases of caustic substance ingestion because it can cause additional damage to the esophagus and mouth.