ATI LPN
ATI PN Custom Pharmacology Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
Which aspect of genetic makeup is most likely to alter a person's response to medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Genetic variations in drug-metabolizing enzymes primarily affect metabolism.
Question 3 of 5
A patient takes two medications. Drug A is taken once per day; drug B is taken every 8 hours. Which conclusion about drug A is correct?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Once-daily dosing suggests a longer half-life compared to every 8 hours.
Question 4 of 5
Which goal is a measurable statement for a patient taking insulin injections?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This goal is measurable with a specific timeframe (2 weeks) for self-administration.
Question 5 of 5
Which phenomenon occurs in the body as a person ages?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aging leads to a decrease in lean body mass due to changes in cells and tissues.