ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which drug will go through a disintegration process after it is administered?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oral analgesics must disintegrate in the GI tract to be absorbed, unlike subcutaneous, IM, or IV drugs, which bypass this process.
Question 2 of 5
When taking a medication history on a patient, why should the nurse ask about the use of complementary or alternative therapies?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Complementary therapies, like herbal supplements, can interact with medications, potentially causing adverse effects or reducing efficacy (e.g., St. John's Wort with antidepressants). Identifying these ensures safe treatment.
Question 3 of 5
Which law(s) govern all drug administration by nurses?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nurse Practice Acts define the scope of nursing practice, including drug administration, outlining legal responsibilities and safety requirements.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is instructing a pregnant patient concerning the potential risk to her fetus from a Pregnancy Category B drug. The nurse would inform the patient that:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Category B drugs show no fetal risk in animal studies but lack human data, requiring cautious use in pregnancy.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement about the safety and efficacy of medications in children is accurate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Federal law mandates pediatric testing to ensure drugs are safe and effective for children, accounting for physiological differences.