ATI RN
ATI Nurs 180 Phamacology Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a dose of ibuprofen (Motrin) to a client with a fever of 100.4. The nurse understands that Motrin represents what type of name?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Motrin is the brand name for ibuprofen, used by the manufacturer to market the drug.
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
The nurse is assigned a 49-year-old female client in the primary care office for a wellness visit. The nurse assesses the client, documents nurses notes, and reviews the medication administration record for potential interactions. The nurse should be most concern with the potential interaction between __________and _________.
Correct Answer: A,F
Rationale: St. John's wort is a potent inducer of cytochrome P450 enzymes, significantly reducing warfarin's effectiveness, increasing the risk of thromboembolic events.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a client's prescribed medications. Which of the following situations represents a contraindication to medication administration?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A Black Box warning for tendonitis in a patient with a history of tendonitis is a contraindication, as the drug could exacerbate the condition.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer medications to a 38-year-old client. Before administering the medications, the nurse understands which components make up the Five Rights of Medication Administration?
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: The Five Rights of Medication Administration include Right Dose, Right Drug, Right Patient, Right Route, and Right Time. Right to education, Right Assessment, and Right Evaluation are important but not part of the traditional Five Rights.