ATI RN
ATI Nurs 180 Phamacology Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client who states, 'That looks different from the pill I usually take.' Which is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking the client to describe their usual pill allows the nurse to verify the medication, address the client's concern, and ensure no error has occurred.
Question 2 of 5
Which strategy should be included in the education of an elder adult to prevent polypharmacy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Keeping a comprehensive medication list helps prevent polypharmacy by ensuring providers are aware of all drugs, reducing the risk of interactions and duplications.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer medications to a 54-year old client. Which medications taken would be affected by the first-pass effect?
Correct Answer: C,E,F
Rationale: Oral medications like famotidine, acetaminophen, and diphenhydramine undergo first-pass metabolism in the liver, reducing bioavailability. Sublingual and IV routes bypass this effect.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client. The nurse should recognize that which of the following considerations apply to older adults and pharmacology?
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Older adults face increased drug toxicity risk due to reduced liver and kidney function, are prone to polypharmacy, and may have delayed absorption due to GI changes.