ATI LPN
ATI PN Custom Pharmacology Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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 4 of 5
A patient is receiving medication to increase urine output. The patient's urinary output increases significantly and the blood pressure decreases slightly. Which type of side effect is a decrease in blood pressure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Decreased blood pressure is a common side effect of increased urine output due to fluid loss.
Question 5 of 5
Which factor associated with aging increases the risk of gastric irritation from nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) in older adults?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Delayed gastric emptying increases contact time with the stomach lining, heightening irritation risk.