ATI LPN
Lpn pharmacology I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
which of the following is a sign of anaphylaxis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wheezing is a classic sign of anaphylaxis, indicating airway constriction due to a severe allergic reaction.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is working in a clinical research trial that has a control group and an experimental group but does not know which group is receiving the active drug. Which statement best identifies the research design?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A double-blind study is one in which neither the participants nor the researchers know who is receiving the active drug or placebo.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
The nurse has received a verbal STAT order for a critical care patient from the health-care provider at 11:30 a.m. and is preparing to administer the medication. Which is the priority nursing action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: STAT orders are meant to be administered as quickly as possible to address critical conditions.
Question 5 of 5
A group of student nurses are reviewing the process of drug development. Which statement best identifies the concept of a placebo?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A placebo is an inactive substance that has no therapeutic effect, used to compare against the active drug in clinical trials.