ATI RN
ATI Nurs 180 Phamacology Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching with a group of nurses about the administration of nitroglycerin. Which of the following routes of administration provides the most rapid onset for the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sublingual nitroglycerin is absorbed directly into the bloodstream through the mucous membranes, providing the fastest onset for acute angina relief.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who overdosed on morphine and has a respiratory rate of 6/min. Which medication should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that reverses morphine overdose effects, such as respiratory depression, restoring normal breathing.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
The healthcare provider orders azithromycin (Zithromax) 1000mg to be given as a loading dose. The nurse understands that the purpose of this loading dose is to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A loading dose is administered to quickly achieve therapeutic drug levels in the bloodstream, ensuring rapid onset of the medication's effect.