ATI LPN
ATI PN Custom Pharmacology Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which aspect of pharmacokinetics should the nurse be most concerned with when caring for a patient with abnormal functioning of hepatic enzymes?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hepatic enzymes primarily affect drug metabolism in the liver.
Question 2 of 5
Which assessment finding is considered primary objective information?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Objective information is measurable and factual, like a reported temperature of 88.8F, unlike subjective reports of feelings or observations.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 300 mg PO. The amount available is amoxicillin oral solution 250 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth/whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Step 1: 250 mg ÷ 5 mL = 50 mg/mL.
Step 2: 300 mg ÷ 50 mg/mL = 6 mL.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
A patient is receiving medication to increase urine output. The patient's urinary output increases significantly and the blood pressure decreases slightly. Which type of side effect is a decrease in blood pressure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Decreased blood pressure is a common side effect of increased urine output due to fluid loss.