ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse reviews a patient's database and learns that the patient lives alone, is forgetful, and does not have an established routine. The patient will be sent home with three new medications to be taken at different times of the day. The nurse develops a daily medication chart and enlists a family member to put the patient's pills in a pill organizer. This is an example of which phase of the nursing process?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Creating a medication chart and involving family for pill organization are planning interventions to ensure adherence and safety.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to give a medication to a child. The child's parent asks whether the drug is safe for children. How will the nurse respond to the parent?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: FDA regulations require pediatric-specific clinical trials to ensure drugs are safe and effective for children, accounting for physiological differences, before marketing for pediatric use.
Question 3 of 5
What would be the best source of drug information for a nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nurse's Drug Guides provide nursing-specific information, including administration tips and patient education, ideal for nurses.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving a high dose of intravenous azithromycin to treat an infection. The patient is also taking acetaminophen for pain. The nurse should expect to review which lab values when monitoring for this drug side effects?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Azithromycin and acetaminophen can cause hepatotoxicity, requiring liver enzyme monitoring to detect potential liver damage.