ATI RN
ATI Nurs 180 Phamacology Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which strategy should be included in the education of an elder adult to prevent polypharmacy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Keeping a comprehensive medication list helps prevent polypharmacy by ensuring providers are aware of all drugs, reducing the risk of interactions and duplications.
Question 2 of 5
A charge nurse is teaching a group of nurses about the antagonist action of reversal medications. For each medication listed below, click to specify the expected reversal agent
| Options | Glucagon | Acetylcysteine | Naloxone | Flumazenil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naloxone | ||||
| Flumazenil | ||||
| Glucagon | ||||
| Acetylcysteine |
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Naloxone reverses opioids, Flumazenil reverses benzodiazepines, Glucagon treats beta-blocker overdose, and Acetylcysteine is an antidote for acetaminophen toxicity.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse reads in a drug information guide that PO morphine has a high first-pass effect. Which of the following would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Due to the high first-pass effect, oral morphine is extensively metabolized by the liver, reducing bioavailability. Nonenteral routes (e.g., IV) bypass this, increasing effectiveness.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client who states, 'That looks different from the pill I usually take.' Which is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking the client to describe their usual pill allows the nurse to verify the medication, address the client's concern, and ensure no error has occurred.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who overdosed on morphine and has a respiratory rate of 6/min. Which medication should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that reverses morphine overdose effects, such as respiratory depression, restoring normal breathing.