ATI RN
ATI Nurs 180 Phamacology Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing an in-service program about preventing medication errors when transcribing a prescription. The nurse is using a dosage example of two tenths of a milligram. Which of the following examples should the nurse use to show appropriate transcription of this dosage?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 0.2 mg is the correct transcription for two-tenths of a milligram, using a leading zero for clarity and omitting a trailing zero to reduce the risk of misinterpretation.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for four clients. After administering morning medications, she realizes that a drug prescribed for one client was inadvertently administered to another client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing the client's vital signs first determines any immediate effects of the medication error, guiding subsequent actions like notifying the provider.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who needs to have a peak drug level drawn. The client was given an oral medication 30 minutes ago. What is the best action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Peak drug levels for oral medications are typically drawn 1-2 hours after administration. Waiting another 30 minutes ensures the level reflects the peak concentration.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who overdosed on morphine and has a respiratory rate of 6/min. Which medication should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that reverses morphine overdose effects, such as respiratory depression, restoring normal breathing.