ATI RN
ATI PN Pharmacology Proctored Exam 2023 Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The following drugs are effectively administered via the sublingual route:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Glyceryl trinitrate is well-absorbed sublingually due to bypassing the first-pass metabolism, providing rapid relief for angina by dilating blood vessels.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse has completed medication education for the anxious patient who is receiving buspirone (BuSpar). The nurse determines that the patient needs additional instruction when the patient makes which statement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Buspirone requires regular dosing-weeks-to reduce anxiety via serotonin modulation, not PRN like benzos, per pharmacology. Dizziness, headache, drowsiness are true side effects. Regular use is needed for effect. It's non-addictive, unlike benzos. PRN use misstates its action, needing correction.
Question 3 of 5
Kent, a new staff nurse asks her preceptor nurse how to obtain a blood sample from a patient with a
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct way to teach a new staff nurse to obtain a blood sample from a patient with a Portacath is to provide step-by-step instructions and demonstration. Using a Portacath requires specific knowledge and technique to prevent complications such as clot formation or infection. It is important for the preceptor nurse to properly guide and supervise the new staff nurse to ensure patient safety and accurate sample collection.
Question 4 of 5
Antilipemic drug therapy is prescribed for a patient, and the nurse is providing instructions to the patient about the medication. Which instructions will the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Abnormal or unusual bleeding could be A sign of A potential side effect or complication related to antilipemic drug therapy. Yellow discoloration of The skin may indicate liver issues, which could be A serious side effect of certain antilipemics. Therefore, it is important for The patient to report these symptoms immediately to their healthcare provider for further evaluation.
Question 5 of 5
The client has been prescribed the opioid combination drug Novahistine DM for control of cough. This drug contains codeine, phenylephrine, and chlorpheniramine. Which instructions should the nurse provide as part of medication education?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Novahistine DM's codeine and chlorpheniramine cause sedation , requiring safety instructions (correct answers: 3, 4, 5). Water and bedside are less critical. D prevents harm, making it key.