ATI LPN
ATI PN Custom Pharmacology Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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).
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer cefazolin 1g intermittent IV bolus in 0.9% sodium chloride 250 mL over 30 min. The drop factor on the manual IV tubing is 10 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV flow rate to deliver how many gtt/min? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Flow Rate = (250 mL ÷ 30 min) × 10 gtt/mL = 83.33, rounded to 83 gtt/min.
Question 3 of 5
Which step of the nursing process is used when the nurse identifies the therapeutic intent of a prescribed medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Implementation involves executing the care plan, including identifying medication intent.
Question 4 of 5
Which information obtained by the nurse is subjective when a patient experiences adverse effects of a medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nausea is subjective, reported by the patient, unlike observable signs like edema or tachycardia.
Question 5 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.