ATI LPN
ATI PN Custom Pharmacology Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
Which term accurately describes this result? A patient is taking an antacid concurrently with ketoconazole. The antacid inhibits the dissolution of ketoconazole.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A drug interaction occurs when one drug (antacid) alters the effect (dissolution) of another (ketoconazole).
Question 3 of 5
Which step of the nursing process is used when the nurse identifies the therapeutic intent of a prescribed medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Implementation involves executing the care plan, including identifying medication intent.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
Which terminology correctly identifies the NMDS classification system?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: NMDS stands for Nursing Minimum Data Set, a standardized system for collecting essential nursing data.