ATI RN
Medication Administration Test Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
When a medication is discontinued permanently, it must be:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Discontinued medications must be destroyed or returned to the pharmacy per CCL regulations to prevent misuse or errors, not redistributed.
Question 2 of 5
A distinguishing feature of a cluster headache is that it occurs:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cluster headaches are unilateral, typically around one eye or temple, distinguishing them from other headache types.
Question 3 of 5
A 45-year-old patient is diagnosed with lumbar radiculopathy. The patient's pain is not well controlled by an opioid medication. Which medication class does the pain management nurse identify as being the first-line, adjuvant medication for this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Anticonvulsants (e.g., gabapentin) are first-line adjuvants for neuropathic pain like radiculopathy, targeting nerve-related pain.
Question 4 of 5
The pain management nurse, concerned with metabolite accumulation in a patient with decreased creatinine clearance, decides to utilize:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fentanyl has minimal active metabolites, reducing accumulation risk in renal impairment compared to morphine or oxycodone.
Question 5 of 5
Which part of a syringe is pushed to move the fluid out?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The plunger is pushed to expel fluid from the syringe, creating pressure to move the medication through the needle.