ATI RN
Medication Administration Test Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 4
The function of the eye's lacrimal gland is to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The lacrimal gland produces tears to moisten the eye.
Question 2 of 4
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 3 of 4
The nurse is monitoring a patient taking furosemide for heart failure. Which electrolyte imbalance must the nurse be alert for?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Furosemide is a loop diuretic that increases the excretion of water, sodium, and potassium, commonly leading to hypokalemia (low potassium levels), especially in heart failure patients. This can predispose patients to arrhythmias, making it a critical imbalance to monitor. Choice C is correct. Hyperkalemia (A) is unlikely with furosemide unless potassium-sparing agents are co-administered. Hypernatremia (B) and hyponatremia (D) are less directly associated with furosemide compared to hypokalemia.
Question 4 of 4
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.