ATI RN
Fundamentals of Nursing Medication Administration Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Prior to surgery a patient is to have nothing to eat or drink. This is necessary to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fasting (NPO) prevents aspiration of stomach contents during anaesthesia, a life-threatening risk.
Question 2 of 5
If a resident refuses to take his medication
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Forcing medication is unethical and illegal. The physician should be notified promptly (not delayed 14 days) to reassess, making none of the options fully correct; however, D aligns with rejecting A-C.
Question 3 of 5
Which statement indicates the development of opioid tolerance?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Opioid tolerance is characterized by needing higher doses over time to achieve the same pain relief due to reduced receptor sensitivity.
Question 4 of 5
An older adult patient is discharged from the hospital with nortriptyline hydrochloride (Pamelor) for neuropathic pain. Which statement indicates the patient's need for additional education?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nortriptyline causes dry mouth; carbonated beverages may worsen discomfort, unlike sugarless gum or humidifiers, indicating a need for education.
Question 5 of 5
A patient utilizes a heating pad at home for the treatment of a muscle spasm. The pain management nurse notes the patient is on a fentanyl transdermal patch (Duragesic). What will the nurse include in the patient's education?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Heat over a fentanyl patch increases absorption, risking overdose; patients must avoid direct heat application.