ATI RN
ATI Nurs 180 Phamacology Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is prescribed antibiotics while awaiting the results of their wound culture. The nurse understands this method of medication therapy is known as:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Empiric therapy involves starting antibiotics based on clinical judgment before culture results are available to promptly manage infections.
Question 2 of 5
A charge nurse is teaching a group of nurses about the antagonist action of reversal medications. For each medication listed below, click to specify the expected reversal agent
| Options | Glucagon | Acetylcysteine | Naloxone | Flumazenil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naloxone | ||||
| Flumazenil | ||||
| Glucagon | ||||
| Acetylcysteine |
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Naloxone reverses opioids, Flumazenil reverses benzodiazepines, Glucagon treats beta-blocker overdose, and Acetylcysteine is an antidote for acetaminophen toxicity.
Question 3 of 5
Select the correct order in which pharmacokinetics process occur when a medication is taken via the oral route.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct order is absorption (from the GI tract), distribution (to tissues), metabolism (primarily in the liver), and excretion (via kidneys).
Question 4 of 5
The healthcare provider orders azithromycin (Zithromax) 1000mg to be given as a loading dose. The nurse understands that the purpose of this loading dose is to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A loading dose is administered to quickly achieve therapeutic drug levels in the bloodstream, ensuring rapid onset of the medication's effect.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching with a group of nurses about the administration of nitroglycerin. Which of the following routes of administration provides the most rapid onset for the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sublingual nitroglycerin is absorbed directly into the bloodstream through the mucous membranes, providing the fastest onset for acute angina relief.