ATI RN
ATI Nurs 180 Phamacology Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who needs to have a peak drug level drawn. The client was given an oral medication 30 minutes ago. What is the best action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Peak drug levels for oral medications are typically drawn 1-2 hours after administration. Waiting another 30 minutes ensures the level reflects the peak concentration.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a dose of ibuprofen (Motrin) to a client with a fever of 100.4. The nurse understands that Motrin represents what type of name?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Motrin is the brand name for ibuprofen, used by the manufacturer to market the drug.
Question 3 of 5
The healthcare provider orders Ceftriaxone 20 mg IV every 6 hours. The instructions say to reconstitute 10 mg of Ceftriaxone with 6.5 ml of normal saline for a final concentration of 5 mg/ml. How many mL would the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
To calculate: 20 mg ÷ 5 mg/mL = 4 mL per dose. The provided answer of 13.3 mL seems incorrect based on the given concentration.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer medications to a 38-year-old client. Before administering the medications, the nurse understands which components make up the Five Rights of Medication Administration?
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: The Five Rights of Medication Administration include Right Dose, Right Drug, Right Patient, Right Route, and Right Time. Right to education, Right Assessment, and Right Evaluation are important but not part of the traditional Five Rights.
Question 5 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.