ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient who is hospitalized for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease wants to go home. The nurse and the patient discuss the patient's situation and decide that the patient may go home when able to perform self-care without dyspnea and hypoxia. This is an example of which phase of the nursing process?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Setting discharge criteria, like self-care without dyspnea or hypoxia, is part of the planning phase, establishing goals for patient outcomes.
Question 2 of 5
When the nurse practices the six rights of medication, what does it ensure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The six rights minimize medication errors, ensuring safe administration and patient safety.
Question 3 of 5
What factors can influence drug absorption? (Select all apply)
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Liver function affects metabolism and first-pass effects, while the route of administration (e.g., oral vs. IV) directly impacts absorption rates.
Question 4 of 5
Which are responsibilities of the FDA? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: The FDA oversees drug testing for safety and efficacy and ensures accurate labeling, but it cannot guarantee no adverse reactions or affordability.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving a high dose of intravenous azithromycin to treat an infection. The patient is also taking acetaminophen for pain. The nurse should expect to review which lab values when monitoring for this drug side effects?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Azithromycin and acetaminophen can cause hepatotoxicity, requiring liver enzyme monitoring to detect potential liver damage.