ATI LPN
Lpn pharmacology I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which term means moving of the medication from the site of administration to the target organ?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Distribution refers to the process by which a drug is transported by the blood to the target organ or tissues after it is absorbed into the bloodstream.
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
The nurse is taking care of a patient who has hypothyroid disease. What category medications would the nurse anticipate be ordered?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypothyroidism is typically treated with hormone replacement therapy, such as levothyroxine, to compensate for the deficient thyroid hormone.
Question 4 of 5
Antagonist medications typically are considered?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Antagonist medications block the action of other substances, typically by binding to receptors without activating them, thus preventing other substances from binding.
Question 5 of 5
While shopping for an over-the-counter (OTC) cough suppressant, the nurse identifies that the medication will be classified as a:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: OTC cough suppressants are typically classified as non-scheduled medications because they are not considered controlled substances and do not require a prescription for purchase.