ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer a chewable tablet to a preschool-age child. The child's parent reports always crushing the tablet and mixing it with pudding when giving it at home. What is the nurse's next action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Verifying with the pharmacist ensures crushing the chewable tablet is safe, as some formulations require chewing for proper absorption.
Question 3 of 5
The patient is taking low-dose aspirin daily for his heart. The nurse knows only a portion of the medication taken actually reaches the tissue due to what process?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The first-pass effect reduces aspirin's systemic availability as the liver metabolizes it after oral administration, decreasing the amount reaching tissues.
Question 4 of 5
What action does the nurse take during the intervention stage of the nursing process related to drug therapy?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Intervention includes administering, monitoring, educating, and documenting, all critical to safe and effective drug therapy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing the patient's home medication use. After listening to the patient list current medications, the nurse asks what priority question?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: OTC medications can interact with prescriptions, affecting safety and efficacy, making this a priority question for a complete medication history.