ATI LPN
Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 35 : Researching and Preparing Medications Questions
Question 1 of 5
Before administering any antihypertensive medication, you will first
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Checking blood pressure before administering antihypertensives prevents giving the medication if the pressure is too low, avoiding hypotension.
Question 2 of 5
List the seven rights of medication administration.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E,F,G
Rationale: The seven rights ensure safe medication administration by verifying the correct patient, medication, dose, route, time, documentation, and reason for administration.
Question 3 of 5
Identify the three times to check the medication, dose, route, and patient to ensure that you are administering the medication safely.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Checking the medication, dose, route, and patient at removal, preparation, and administration ensures safety by catching errors at multiple points.
Question 4 of 5
The trade name of a drug is also referred to as the
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: The trade name of a drug is synonymous with its brand name and proprietary name, as these terms refer to the name given by the manufacturer, distinct from the generic or chemical name.
Question 5 of 5
A pharmaceutical company has developed a new medicine that was costly to create. How will the company be compensated for the cost of their research and development?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pharmaceutical companies are granted patents, allowing exclusive sales rights for a period (typically around 10-20 years), enabling them to recoup research and development costs without competition.