ATI LPN
ATI PN Custom Pharmacology Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which principle of pharmacokinetics must the nurse keep in mind when administering medication to an infant?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Infants' thinner, permeable skin increases topical toxicity risk.
Question 2 of 5
Which statement indicates a correct understanding of topical drug absorption in a pediatric patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Plastic-coated diapers enhance skin hydration, increasing absorption susceptibility.
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 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 5 of 5
Which statement about a clinical care pathway is true?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clinical care pathways standardize care based on best practices.