ATI RN
ATI Custom Fundamentals Chapter 31 ALL Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is aware that the new order for indomethacin (Indocin) involves the administration of a:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication. Indomethacin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAI
D) commonly used to reduce inflammation and pain. The nurse should be aware of this classification to understand the drug's mechanism of action and potential side effects.
Choice B, adjuvant analgesic, is incorrect as it refers to medications used in combination with other analgesics for enhanced pain relief.
Choice C, COX-2 inhibitor, is incorrect as although indomethacin inhibits COX enzymes, it is not a selective COX-2 inhibitor like celecoxib.
Choice D, narcotic analgesic, is incorrect as indomethacin does not belong to this class of opioids.
Question 2 of 5
Correct Answer:
Rationale:
Question 3 of 5
Correct Answer:
Rationale:
Question 4 of 5
Correct Answer:
Rationale:
Question 5 of 5
Correct Answer:
Rationale: