ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer an oral medication and wants to ensure a rapid drug action. Which form of the medication will the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Liquid suspensions are absorbed faster than solid forms, as they don't require dissolution, ensuring rapid onset of action.
Question 2 of 5
A patient is prescribed a medication and asks the nurse if the drug is available in a generic form. The nurse understands that a generic medication will have a name that (select all that apply):
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Generic names reflect the drug's chemical structure and are non-proprietary, not trademarked or capitalized, unlike brand names.
Question 3 of 5
A patient who is hospitalized for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease wants to go home. The nurse and the patient discuss the patient's situation and decide that the patient may go home when able to perform self-care without dyspnea and hypoxia. This is an example of which phase of the nursing process?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Setting discharge criteria, like self-care without dyspnea or hypoxia, is part of the planning phase, establishing goals for patient outcomes.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who is supposed to receive two drugs at the same time. What is the nurse's priority action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ensuring drug compatibility is critical when administering multiple drugs simultaneously, especially IV medications, to prevent precipitation or adverse interactions, prioritizing patient safety.
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.