ATI LPN
ATI PN Custom Pharmacology Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which is the best description of a toxic reaction to a drug?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A toxic reaction is a harmful adverse effect that can cause injury or death, distinguishing it from dependence or cravings.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer morning medications. Which action(s) does the nurse implement to identify the patient before administering medications? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking the ID band is a reliable, standard method to confirm patient identity.
Question 3 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 4 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 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).