ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client has a gastrotomy tube in place. The health care provider ordered the medication p.o. Which action would be appropriate for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clarifying with the provider ensures the medication route is appropriate, as p.o. orders may not suit patients with gastrostomy tubes.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for an 80-year-old patient who has just begun taking a thiazide diuretic to treat hypertension. What is an important aspect of care for this patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Thiazide diuretics can cause hypotension and dizziness, increasing fall risk in elderly patients, necessitating a fall risk protocol.
Question 3 of 5
A patient is prescribed a medication and asks the nurse if the drug is available in a generic form. The nurse understands that a generic medication will have a name that (select all that apply):
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Generic names reflect the drug's chemical structure and are non-proprietary, not trademarked or capitalized, unlike brand names.
Question 4 of 5
When the nurse practices the six rights of medication, what does it ensure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The six rights minimize medication errors, ensuring safe administration and patient safety.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to give a medication to a child. The child's parent asks whether the drug is safe for children. How will the nurse respond to the parent?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: FDA regulations require pediatric-specific clinical trials to ensure drugs are safe and effective for children, accounting for physiological differences, before marketing for pediatric use.