ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse prepares to change a patient's medication from an intravenous to an oral form and notes that the oral form is ordered in a higher dose. The nurse understands that this is due to differences in
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oral medications have lower bioavailability due to first-pass metabolism, requiring higher doses than IV to achieve the same effect.
Question 2 of 5
When administering topical medications, which is an important nursing action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wearing gloves prevents nurse exposure to the medication and reduces contamination risk, essential for safe topical application.
Question 3 of 5
When the nurse practices the six rights of medication, what does it ensure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The six rights minimize medication errors, ensuring safe administration and patient safety.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for an older adult patient who is receiving multiple medications. When monitoring this patient for potential drug toxicity, the nurse should review which lab values closely?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Older adults have reduced liver and kidney function, increasing toxicity risk. Serum creatinine (kidney function) and LFTs (liver function) monitor drug metabolism and excretion, key to preventing toxicity.