ATI RN
ATI Nurs 180 Phamacology Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse reads in a drug information guide that PO morphine has a high first-pass effect. Which of the following would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Due to the high first-pass effect, oral morphine is extensively metabolized by the liver, reducing bioavailability. Nonenteral routes (e.g., IV) bypass this, increasing effectiveness.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
Which situation demonstrates ethical reporting of a medication error?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ethical reporting involves informing the patient, documenting the error per policy, and notifying the physician to ensure transparency and safety.
Question 4 of 5
Complete the following sentence using the options in the drop down selection. _____ Is what the body does with the drug versus ____ which is what the drug does to the body.
Correct Answer: D,E
Rationale: Pharmacokinetics describes how the body handles a drug (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion), while pharmacodynamics describes the drug's effects on the body.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is 21-weeks pregnant and requires the administration of various medications. The nurse understands that different medications are classified on their potential interaction with the mother's fetus. Match the correct medication category to its corresponding description.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Category A indicates no fetal risk in humans; Category B shows no risk in animals but lacks human data; Category C suggests possible human risk; Category X confirms fetal abnormalities.