A patient who has oral candidiasis will begin using nystatin suspension to treat the infection. What information will the nurse include when teaching this patient?
Select an option. Use Strike to cross one out.
Rationale
Did you know the question?
ATI LPN · Nursing School Drug Classifications
Question 2 of 47
Reduce the likelihood of therapeutic failure with tamoxifen treatment
Select an option. Use Strike to cross one out.
Rationale
Did you know the question?
ATI LPN · Nursing School Drug Classifications
Question 3 of 47
The mean weight of 500 college students is 70 kg and the standard deviation is 3 kg. Assuming that the weight is normally distributed, determine how many students weigh exactly 64 kg.
Select an option. Use Strike to cross one out.
Rationale
Did you know the question?
ATI LPN · Nursing School Drug Classifications
Question 4 of 47
Which of the following statements about leukotriene pathway inhibitors in
Select an option. Use Strike to cross one out.
Rationale
Did you know the question?
ATI LPN · Nursing School Drug Classifications
Question 5 of 47
Which of the following drugs can be used in cases of beta blocker overdose?
Select an option. Use Strike to cross one out.
Rationale
Did you know the question?
ATI LPN · Nursing School Drug Classifications
Question 6 of 47
Hypoglycemia can result from the action of either insulin or an oral hypoglycemic. Signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia include:
Select an option. Use Strike to cross one out.
Rationale
Did you know the question?
ATI LPN · Nursing School Drug Classifications
Question 7 of 47
When documenting, which of the following would be appropriate for the nurse to use at accredited health care organizations? Select one that does not apply.
Select an option. Use Strike to cross one out.
Rationale
Did you know the question?
ATI LPN · Nursing School Drug Classifications
Question 8 of 47
Patients with iron deficiency will develop:
Select an option. Use Strike to cross one out.
Rationale
Did you know the question?
ATI LPN · Nursing School Drug Classifications
Question 9 of 47
Genetic polymorphisms account for differences in metabolism, including:
Select an option. Use Strike to cross one out.
Rationale
Did you know the question?
ATI LPN · Nursing School Drug Classifications
Question 10 of 47
Pharmaceutical promotion may affect prescribing. To address the impact of pharmaceutical promotion, the Institute of Medicine has made by the following recommendations:
Select an option. Use Strike to cross one out.
Rationale
Did you know the question?
ATI LPN · Nursing School Drug Classifications
Question 11 of 47
Activation of central alpha2 receptors results in inhibition of cardio acceleration and centers in the brain.
Select an option. Use Strike to cross one out.
Rationale
Did you know the question?
ATI LPN · Nursing School Drug Classifications
Question 12 of 47
Angina pectoris, tachycardia, and arrhythmias are possible adverse effects of which of the following drugs?
Select an option. Use Strike to cross one out.
Rationale
Did you know the question?
ATI LPN · Nursing School Drug Classifications
Question 13 of 47
Oral rehydration solution has been employed in following EXCEPT:
Select an option. Use Strike to cross one out.
Rationale
Did you know the question?
ATI LPN · Nursing School Drug Classifications
Question 14 of 47
Hepatitis B vaccine is contraindicated in patients who:
Select an option. Use Strike to cross one out.
Rationale
Did you know the question?
ATI LPN · Nursing School Drug Classifications
Question 15 of 47
The nurse uses what term to describe the drug level required to have a therapeutic effect?
Select an option. Use Strike to cross one out.
Rationale
Did you know the question?
ATI LPN · Nursing School Drug Classifications
Question 16 of 47
The safest drug to use to treat pregnant women with deep vein thrombosis is:
Select an option. Use Strike to cross one out.
Rationale
Did you know the question?
ATI LPN · Nursing School Drug Classifications
Question 17 of 47
A charge nurse is planning a staff education session to discuss medications used during the care of a client experiencing alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following medications should the charge nurse include in the discussion?
Select an option. Use Strike to cross one out.
Rationale
Did you know the question?
ATI LPN · Nursing School Drug Classifications
Question 18 of 47
Beta blockers are the drugs of choice for exertional angina because they:
Select an option. Use Strike to cross one out.
Rationale
Did you know the question?
ATI LPN · Nursing School Drug Classifications
Question 19 of 47
A characteristic that distinguishes true receptors from other drug binding sites present in blood and other biological tissues is the characteristic of:
Select an option. Use Strike to cross one out.
Rationale
Did you know the question?
ATI LPN · Nursing School Drug Classifications
Question 20 of 47
The nurse administers a specific medication to an older adult patient every 4 hours. The patient has a history of chronic renal failure. Why would this patient be at risk for toxic drug levels?
Select an option. Use Strike to cross one out.
Rationale
Did you know the question?
ATI LPN · Nursing School Drug Classifications
Question 21 of 47
Isosorbide dinitrate is prescribed for a patient with chronic stable angina. This drug is administered twice daily, but the schedule is 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. because:
Select an option. Use Strike to cross one out.
Rationale
Did you know the question?
ATI LPN · Nursing School Drug Classifications
Question 22 of 47
Discharge planning for patients leaving the hospital should include instructions on the use of over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. Which comment by the patient would demonstrate a good understanding of OTC drugs?
Select an option. Use Strike to cross one out.
Rationale
Did you know the question?
ATI LPN · Nursing School Drug Classifications
Question 23 of 47
Which of the following is natural mineralcorticoid:
Select an option. Use Strike to cross one out.
Rationale
Did you know the question?
ATI LPN · Nursing School Drug Classifications
Question 24 of 47
The FDA established a safety information and adverse events reporting program called MedWatch. Which individuals can access the MedWatch website to obtain safety alerts on drugs, devices, or dietary supplements?
Select an option. Use Strike to cross one out.
Rationale
Did you know the question?
ATI LPN · Nursing School Drug Classifications
Question 25 of 47
A nurse is explaining to a young mother why she cannot give her 2-year-old child an adult dose of Tylenol. Which of the following statements would indicate that the mother needs further education?
Select an option. Use Strike to cross one out.
Rationale
Did you know the question?
ATI LPN · Nursing School Drug Classifications
Question 26 of 47
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a 4-month-old infant. Which of the following pharmacokinetic principles should the nurse consider when administering medications to this client?
Select an option. Use Strike to cross one out.
Rationale
Did you know the question?
ATI LPN · Nursing School Drug Classifications
Question 27 of 47
Theophylline levels in blood are increased by:
Select an option. Use Strike to cross one out.
Rationale
Did you know the question?
ATI LPN · Nursing School Drug Classifications
Question 28 of 47
A patient has recently moved from Vermont to Southern Florida. The patient presents to the clinic complaining of dizzy spells and weakness. While conducting the admission assessment, the patient tells the nurse that he have been on the same antihypertensive drug for 6 years and had stable blood pressures and no adverse effects. Since his move, he has been having problems and he feels that the drug is no longer effective. The clinic nurse knows that one possible reason for the change in the effectiveness of the drug could be what?
Select an option. Use Strike to cross one out.
Rationale
Did you know the question?
ATI LPN · Nursing School Drug Classifications
Question 29 of 47
Patients should be instructed regarding the rapid onset of zolpidem (Ambien) because:
Select an option. Use Strike to cross one out.
Rationale
Did you know the question?
ATI LPN · Nursing School Drug Classifications
Question 30 of 47
Prescribers have been shown to override a medication alert about a patient's allergies when:
Select an option. Use Strike to cross one out.
Rationale
Did you know the question?
ATI LPN · Nursing School Drug Classifications
Question 31 of 47
A doctor orders 250 mL of IV fluid to be infused over 1 hour using microdrip tubing (60 gtt/mL). What is the flow rate in drops per minute?
Select an option. Use Strike to cross one out.
Rationale
Did you know the question?
ATI LPN · Nursing School Drug Classifications
Question 32 of 47
You are gathering assessment data from a medication history of a 38-year-old male with four children. What assessment information would be most important in providing care for this patient?
Select an option. Use Strike to cross one out.
Rationale
Did you know the question?
ATI LPN · Nursing School Drug Classifications
Question 33 of 47
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for Dextromethorphan to suppress a cough. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects of this medication?
Select an option. Use Strike to cross one out.
Rationale
Did you know the question?
ATI LPN · Nursing School Drug Classifications
Question 34 of 47
Lactacidosis is most frequent in the cases of:
Select an option. Use Strike to cross one out.
Rationale
Did you know the question?
ATI LPN · Nursing School Drug Classifications
Question 35 of 47
A classic drug interaction resulting in an increased bleeding time, involves warfarin and:
Select an option. Use Strike to cross one out.
Rationale
Did you know the question?
ATI LPN · Nursing School Drug Classifications
Question 36 of 47
An older client recently has been taking cimetidine (Tagamet). The nurse monitors the client for which most frequent central nervous system side effect of this medication?
Select an option. Use Strike to cross one out.
Rationale
Did you know the question?
ATI LPN · Nursing School Drug Classifications
Question 37 of 47
Patients who are on long-term aspirin therapy should have ____ annually.
Select an option. Use Strike to cross one out.
Rationale
Did you know the question?
ATI LPN · Nursing School Drug Classifications
Question 38 of 47
Teaching the patient/caregiver about her or his medications is an important step in reducing the risk of medication errors. What is an important teaching point about medications?
Select an option. Use Strike to cross one out.
Rationale
Did you know the question?
ATI LPN · Nursing School Drug Classifications
Question 39 of 47
Which statement is not correct about metformin:
Select an option. Use Strike to cross one out.
Rationale
Did you know the question?
ATI LPN · Nursing School Drug Classifications
Question 40 of 47
Which of the following is the indication for glucocorticoid prescribing?
Select an option. Use Strike to cross one out.
Rationale
Did you know the question?
ATI LPN · Nursing School Drug Classifications
Question 41 of 47
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is starting Simvastatin. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Select an option. Use Strike to cross one out.
Rationale
Did you know the question?
ATI LPN · Nursing School Drug Classifications
Question 42 of 47
After administering a medication, for what would the nurse assess the patient?
Select an option. Use Strike to cross one out.
Rationale
Did you know the question?
ATI LPN · Nursing School Drug Classifications
Question 43 of 47
A 22-year-old patient calls the clinic and tells the nurse that she has been depressed and is thinking about taking St. John's wort but wants to know if it is safe first. The nurse begins by questioning what other medications the patient takes and would be concerned about a drug-alternative drug interaction if the patient is also taking what type of medication?
Select an option. Use Strike to cross one out.
Rationale
Did you know the question?
ATI LPN · Nursing School Drug Classifications
Question 44 of 47
The Alkaline Drug (Amidopy rine) is absorbed from
Select an option. Use Strike to cross one out.
Rationale
Did you know the question?
ATI LPN · Nursing School Drug Classifications
Question 45 of 47
The nurse is applying a topical corticosteroid to a client with eczema. The nurse would monitor for the potential for increased systemic absorption of the medication if the medication were being applied to which of the following body areas?
Select an option. Use Strike to cross one out.
Rationale
Did you know the question?
ATI LPN · Nursing School Drug Classifications
Question 46 of 47
The ganglion blocking drugs act by
Select an option. Use Strike to cross one out.
Rationale
Did you know the question?
ATI LPN · Nursing School Drug Classifications
Question 47 of 47
The adverse events of sulfonylurea drugs are:
Select an option. Use Strike to cross one out.
Rationale
Did you know the question?
End of free preview
You have finished the first five questions. Sign in to continue this set and save your progress.
