ATI LPN
Lpn pharmacology I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
While caring for a patient with a history of hypothyroidism, the nurse expects which of the following medications to be included in the patient's medication list?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The treatment for hypothyroidism involves replacing the deficient thyroid hormone with synthetic hormones like levothyroxine.
Question 2 of 5
A group of student nurses are reviewing the process of drug development. Which statement best identifies the concept of a placebo?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A placebo is an inactive substance that has no therapeutic effect, used to compare against the active drug in clinical trials.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer medication to a pediatric patient. Which essential safety action should the nurse take prior to administration?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This is the most critical safety action, as pediatric dosages are often weight-based to prevent overdosing or underdosing, ensuring the child's safety and the medication's efficacy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is working with a patient who has been taking medication for anxiety for several weeks and now reports that the medication doesn't seem to work anymore. The patient has stopped taking the medication, as it doesn't work. Which finding should the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Tolerance occurs when the body becomes accustomed to a drug, and higher doses are needed to achieve the same effect.
Question 5 of 5
A patient is admitted to the emergency room with an accidental overdose of a substance that is caustic. Which therapeutic option should the nurse question?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inducing vomiting is contraindicated in cases of caustic substance ingestion because it can cause additional damage to the esophagus and mouth.