ATI LPN
ATI PN Custom Pharmacology Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which action should be implemented next when a patient states they are allergic to the medication the nurse is ready to administer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Withholding the medication and notifying the prescriber is the safest action to prevent an allergic reaction.
Question 2 of 5
Which statement about a clinical care pathway is true?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clinical care pathways standardize care based on best practices.
Question 3 of 5
Which factor associated with aging increases the risk of gastric irritation from nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) in older adults?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Delayed gastric emptying increases contact time with the stomach lining, heightening irritation risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer aspirin 650 mg PO. Available is aspirin 325 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) Tablets.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is 2 tablets.
To calculate: 650 mg ÷ 325 mg/tablet = 2 tablets.
Question 5 of 5
Which type of nursing action occurs when the nurse administers a medication to a patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering medication requires a physician's order, making it a dependent nursing action.