ATI RN
Medication Administration Test Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
If you pour more liquid medication into the measuring cup than is needed, you:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Excess must be discarded safely to avoid contamination.
Question 2 of 5
A patient has an order for metoprolol. Prior to medication administration, what does the nurse need to assess?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Metoprolol, a beta-blocker, lowers heart rate and blood pressure. The nurse must assess the heart rate (Choice C) before administration, holding the dose if it's below 60 beats per minute (or per protocol) to avoid bradycardia. Respirations (A) and oxygen saturation (D) are relevant for respiratory drugs, not primarily metoprolol. Temperature (B) is unrelated to its immediate effects.
Question 3 of 5
when managing pain in a patient who cannot communicate with words? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All options are valid methods for assessing and managing pain in a non-verbal patient. Family input, situational checks, physiological signs, behavioral cues, and scheduled medication are standard practices.
Question 4 of 5
A patient who is taking an oral narcotic for pain relief tells the nurse he is constipated. What is this common response to narcotics called?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Constipation is a common adverse effect of narcotics due to their action on opioid receptors in the gastrointestinal tract, slowing motility.
Question 5 of 5
What type of order would a physician most likely write to treat the symptoms of a disease?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A 'p.r.n.' (as needed) order allows medication administration based on symptom occurrence, ideal for symptom management.