ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 35 : Researching and Preparing Medications Questions
Question 1 of 5
You are using the PDR to look up a medication to determine its effects and side effects. The best way to obtain information is to first look up the medication in the:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Physician's Desk Reference (PDR) is best navigated by first using the Brand and Generic Name Index to find the medication, then referring to the Product Information Section for detailed effects and side effects.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse knows the seven rights of medication administration are which of the following?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E,F,G
Rationale: The seven rights of medication administration are right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, right time, right indication, and right documentation.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is(are) commonly used medical abbreviations?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E,F,G
Rationale: IM (intramuscular), SQ (subcutaneous), kg (kilogram), mL (milliliter), TID (three times daily), QID (four times daily), and mg (milligram) are all standard medical abbreviations.
Question 4 of 5
The drug name that is assigned and is not owned by the pharmaceutical company that develops the drug is the:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The generic name is assigned to a drug and is not owned by the pharmaceutical company, unlike the proprietary or brand name, which is trademarked. The chemical name describes the drug's chemical composition.
Question 5 of 5
You are preparing to administer a Schedule II drug. What special considerations are necessary?
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Schedule II drugs have a high potential for abuse and are tightly controlled, requiring secure storage (double lock or limited access), counting of remaining medications, and ensuring the count matches the record book. Schedule III drugs have a lower potential for abuse than Schedule II, making choice B incorrect. Computerized cabinets typically automate counts, so E is not universally required.