ATI RN
ATI NUR 229 Pharmacology Test 1 OEK Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a class about medication reconciliation. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: Medication reconciliation ensures accurate medication lists during transitions. Providing current medication lists during admission and shift changes prevents errors. OTC medications should be included, and reconciliation is needed at discharge.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is giving discharge instructions to a patient who has been ordered Guaifenesin (Mucinex) to take BID for 3 days after discharge. What response by the patient lets her know that he understands how to take his medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Guaifenesin is prescribed BID, meaning twice daily. Taking it with a full glass of water aids in thinning mucus.
Choice C correctly reflects the dosing frequency and administration method, indicating understanding.
Choice A is incorrect as guaifenesin promotes a productive cough.
Choice B misstates the frequency, and
Choice D incorrectly suggests reliance on a nurse for administration.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the medication record of a patient with asthma and notes the patient is taking inhaled fluticasone (Flovent). The nurse know that inhaled fluticasone (Flovent) is helpful in the treatment of asthma in what way?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fluticasone, an inhaled corticosteroid, reduces airway inflammation, a key factor in asthma. It's for long-term control, not acute relief, bronchodilation, or cardiovascular effects.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who asks how albuterol helps his breathing. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Albuterol, a short-acting beta-2 agonist, relaxes bronchial smooth muscles, opening airways and preventing wheezing. It does not directly reduce coughing, stimulate mucus, or reduce inflammation.
Question 5 of 5
Fluticasone (Flonase) a nasal glucocorticoid has been prescribed for a client with allergic rhinitis. The nurse teaches the client which is the most common side effect of continuous use.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fluticasone can dry nasal mucosa, leading to nosebleeds with continuous use. Rhinorrhea, dizziness, and hallucinations are not common side effects.