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ATI LPN · ATI Pharmacology · Classification of Drugs Nursing

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Question 1 of 5

The volume of distribution (Vd) for a drug that is completely retained in the vascular compartment would be?

A. High

B. Low

C. Unchanged

D. Cannot be determined

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Low

Question 2 of 5

Which statement(s) is/are true regarding the types of medication orders? (Select one that does not apply.)

A. Stat orders are the same as single dose orders.

B. Verbal orders should be used as much as possible.

C. Renewal orders facilitate physician review before continuance of high risk medications.

D. PRN medications will designate a mandatory number of times the medication is to be administered.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Renewal orders facilitate physician review before continuance of high risk medications.

Question 3 of 5

Hypoglycemic mechanism of biguanides is:

A. Enhance closure of ATP sensitive K+ channels

B. Inhibits gluconeogenesis in the liver

C. Enhance glucose absorption from gastro-intestinal tract

D. Decrease glycolysis in the peripheral tissue

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Inhibits gluconeogenesis in the liver

Question 4 of 5

Thyroxin is contributed in all listed processes except one:

A. Increase tissue demand of oxygen consumption

B. Activating protein, carbohydrates and fats metabolism

C. Increase the main metabolism

D. Decrease the main metabolism

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Decrease the main metabolism

Question 5 of 5

The 'donut hole' in Medicare Part D:

A. Will be totally eliminated with the federal health-care reform enacted in 2010

B. Refers to the period of time when annual individual drug costs are between 250 and 2,250 per year and drug costs are covered 75%

C. Refers to the period between when the annual individual drug costs are 2,970 and 4,750 and the patient pays 52.5% of the costs of brand name drugs (2013)

D. Has no effect on whether patients continue to fill their prescriptions during the coverage gap

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Refers to the period between when the annual individual drug costs are 2,970 and 4,750 and the patient pays 52.5% of the costs of brand name drugs (2013)

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