ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 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
A 70-year-old patient has just received a drug that can cause sedation. What would be the priority nursing diagnosis for this patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sedation increases fall risk, particularly in elderly patients, making 'risk for injury' the priority nursing diagnosis.
Question 4 of 5
What is the responsibility of the nurse related to the patient's drug therapy? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Nurses educate patients to promote adherence and evaluate therapy effectiveness, but altering regimens or recommending OTC drugs exceeds their scope.
Question 5 of 5
Which category is characterized as objective data?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Objective data are measurable and verifiable, like lab values from diagnostic tests. Ages, dietary patterns, and supplement use rely on patient self-reporting, making them subjective.