ATI LPN
ATI PN Custom Pharmacology Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which factors affect the gastrointestinal absorption of medicines? (Select all that apply.) Select 4 options.
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: A: Blood flow affects absorption rate. C: Enzyme activity impacts metabolism and absorption. D: Gastric pH influences drug solubility. E: Gastric emptying time alters contact duration with absorptive surfaces.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
Which statement correctly distinguishes a nursing diagnosis from a medical diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nursing diagnoses address functional responses, unlike medical diagnoses which focus on disease.
Question 4 of 5
Which life stage pertains to a 40-year-old patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A 40-year-old is classified as an 'Adult' per developmental stages (18-64 years).
Question 5 of 5
Which life stage pertains to a 65-year-old patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The term 'Older adult' is used for individuals 65 years and older, making it the correct choice for a 65-year-old.