ATI LPN
Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 35 : Researching and Preparing Medications Questions
Question 1 of 5
The patient you are caring for has been placed on warfarin (Coumadin) to prevent blood clots. Which teaching will you provide?
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Aspirin increases bleeding risk with warfarin, and excessive bleeding is a serious side effect to report. Dairy and grapefruit do not significantly interact with warfarin.
Question 2 of 5
Which is true of the PDR?
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: The PDR includes a Product Identification Section with colored pictures and detailed drug information, but it is not nurse-specific or limited to one index.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.