ATI LPN
Lpn pharmacology I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following best describes the role of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The DEA classifies controlled substances into schedules and enforces the laws related to the handling, prescribing, and dispensing of these drugs.
Question 2 of 5
A patient has experienced an upset stomach from a medication taken previously and is concerned about the possibility of additional side effects. What is the best nursing response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This response acknowledges the patient's concern, provides reassurance, and offers the possibility of managing the side effects if they occur again. It balances the patient's worry with practical information.
Question 3 of 5
Medwatch is a way of reporting adverse effects of a medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: MedWatch is the FDA's program for reporting adverse effects, safety issues, and product problems with medications, medical devices, and other regulated products.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is providing medications to an adult patient with a history of advanced kidney disease. Which laboratory finding indicates that the dosages of medications may need to be decreased?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Creatinine levels are a key indicator of kidney function. A creatinine level of 8 mg/dL is significantly elevated, suggesting severe renal impairment. Medications that are excreted by the kidneys may need to be dosed lower or avoided altogether to prevent toxicity.
Question 5 of 5
A patient is admitted to the emergency room with an accidental overdose of a substance that is caustic. Which therapeutic option should the nurse question?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inducing vomiting is contraindicated in cases of caustic substance ingestion because it can cause additional damage to the esophagus and mouth.