ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is conducting an admission assessment on a client. When collecting data related to medications, the nurse asks, 'What medications are you currently taking?' After collecting this information, what other questions should the nurse ask? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Asking about prescribers, OTC medications, and herbs/supplements ensures a comprehensive medication history, identifying potential interactions and safety issues.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is instructing a pregnant patient concerning the potential risk to her fetus from a Pregnancy Category B drug. The nurse would inform the patient that:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Category B drugs show no fetal risk in animal studies but lack human data, requiring cautious use in pregnancy.
Question 3 of 5
What action does the nurse take during the intervention stage of the nursing process related to drug therapy?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Intervention includes administering, monitoring, educating, and documenting, all critical to safe and effective drug therapy.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse gives 800 mg of a drug that has a half-life of 8 hours. How much drug will be left in the body in 24 hours if no additional drug is given?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The drug's half-life is 8 hours, meaning its concentration halves every 8 hours. Starting with 800 mg: at 8 hours, 400 mg remains; at 16 hours, 200 mg; at 24 hours, 100 mg. Thus, 100 mg remains after 24 hours.
Question 5 of 5
Before marketing a new drug that has been approved for use based on clinical effectiveness and safety, the manufacturer wishes to study the potential new uses for the drug. This is an example of which phase of study?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Phase IV (post-marketing) studies explore new uses and long-term effects after drug approval.