ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer a chewable tablet to a preschool-age child. The child's parent reports always crushing the tablet and mixing it with pudding when giving it at home. What is the nurse's next action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Verifying with the pharmacist ensures crushing the chewable tablet is safe, as some formulations require chewing for proper absorption.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
In response to the patient's question about how to know whether drugs are safe, the nurse explains that all medications undergo rigorous scientific testing controlled by what organization?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The FDA oversees rigorous testing for drug safety and efficacy before market approval, ensuring medications meet regulatory standards.
Question 4 of 5
The six rights of medication administration is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The six rights—medication, dosage, route, time, client, documentation—ensure safe administration, reducing errors.
Question 5 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.