ATI RN
Medication Administration Test Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
When a woman is taking birth control pills, it is best to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Smoking increases cardiovascular risks with birth control pills, making cessation critical.
Question 2 of 5
A serious adverse effect of many 'typical' psychotropic medications is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tardive dyskinesia is a severe, often irreversible movement disorder from long-term psychotropic use.
Question 3 of 5
Insulin is used to treat diabetes mellitus. A major side effect to watch for is low blood sugar. Symptoms of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) include:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypoglycemia causes headache and confusion due to low glucose in the brain.
Question 4 of 5
Often an asthma 'attack' occurs because of something a person inhales (pollen, smoke) that inflames the tubes leading to the lungs. A medication that treats this inflammation is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Beclomethasone, an inhaled corticosteroid, reduces airway inflammation in asthma.
Question 5 of 5
NSAID' stands for 'NonSteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs.' These are used to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: NSAIDs like ibuprofen treat mild pain and inflammation.