ATI LPN
ATI PN Custom Pharmacology Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which blood level is assessed to determine the amount of circulating medication in a patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Peak levels indicate the highest concentration of circulating medication.
Question 2 of 5
Which phenomenon occurs in the body as a person ages?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aging leads to a decrease in lean body mass due to changes in cells and tissues.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
Which goal is a measurable statement for a patient taking insulin injections?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This goal is measurable with a specific timeframe (2 weeks) for self-administration.
Question 5 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).