ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer a schedule II injectable drug and is drawing up half of the contents of a single-use vial. Which nursing action is correct?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Schedule II drugs require strict accountability. Wasting unused portions must be witnessed and cosigned by another nurse to prevent diversion, adhering to controlled substance regulations.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
Which law(s) govern all drug administration by nurses?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nurse Practice Acts define the scope of nursing practice, including drug administration, outlining legal responsibilities and safety requirements.
Question 4 of 5
Which drug will go through a disintegration process after it is administered?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oral analgesics must disintegrate in the GI tract to be absorbed, unlike subcutaneous, IM, or IV drugs, which bypass this process.
Question 5 of 5
When involved in phase III drug evaluation studies, which responsibilities would the nurse have?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In Phase III trials, nurses monitor patients for adverse effects and efficacy, ensuring safety and data accuracy in large-scale human studies.