ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A clinical drug trial is conducting a study of pharmacokinetics and safety of a drug in healthy individuals. The nurse will assist enrollment of participants into the next phase of the study and will include which subject?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Phase II trials test efficacy and safety in patients with the target disease, unlike Phase I, which involves healthy subjects, ensuring relevant therapeutic data.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is administering medication at the bedside. Which of the following actions should be the first priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Verifying the patient's identity is the first priority to ensure the right patient receives the medication, preventing errors.