ATI RN
ATI Nurs 180 Phamacology Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer medications to a 54-year old client. Which medications taken would be affected by the first-pass effect?
Correct Answer: C,E,F
Rationale: Oral medications like famotidine, acetaminophen, and diphenhydramine undergo first-pass metabolism in the liver, reducing bioavailability. Sublingual and IV routes bypass this effect.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a client's prescribed medications. Which of the following situations represents a contraindication to medication administration?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A Black Box warning for tendonitis in a patient with a history of tendonitis is a contraindication, as the drug could exacerbate the condition.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who overdosed on morphine and has a respiratory rate of 6/min. Which medication should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that reverses morphine overdose effects, such as respiratory depression, restoring normal breathing.
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
Which strategy should be included in the education of an elder adult to prevent polypharmacy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Keeping a comprehensive medication list helps prevent polypharmacy by ensuring providers are aware of all drugs, reducing the risk of interactions and duplications.