ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam 1 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient is prescribed a medication and asks the nurse if the drug is available in a generic form. The nurse understands that a generic medication will have a name that (select all that apply):
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Generic names reflect the drug's chemical structure and are non-proprietary, not trademarked or capitalized, unlike brand names.
Question 2 of 5
Before marketing a new drug that has been approved for use based on clinical effectiveness and safety, the manufacturer wishes to study the potential new uses for the drug. This is an example of which phase of study?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Phase IV (post-marketing) studies explore new uses and long-term effects after drug approval.
Question 3 of 5
A patient who is hospitalized for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease wants to go home. The nurse and the patient discuss the patient's situation and decide that the patient may go home when able to perform self-care without dyspnea and hypoxia. This is an example of which phase of the nursing process?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Setting discharge criteria, like self-care without dyspnea or hypoxia, is part of the planning phase, establishing goals for patient outcomes.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving a high dose of intravenous azithromycin to treat an infection. The patient is also taking acetaminophen for pain. The nurse should expect to review which lab values when monitoring for this drug side effects?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Azithromycin and acetaminophen can cause hepatotoxicity, requiring liver enzyme monitoring to detect potential liver damage.
Question 5 of 5
What concept is considered when generic drugs are substituted for brand-name drugs?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bioavailability ensures generic drugs deliver the same active ingredient to systemic circulation as brand-name drugs, confirming therapeutic equivalence.