ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Assessment 1 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for benzonatate. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Benzonatate is a non-narcotic cough suppressant that works by numbing the throat and lungs, making the cough reflex less active. It can cause drowsiness and dizziness, so patients are advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery while taking this medication.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is talking with a client who has a new prescription for an ipratropium inhaler to treat exercise-induced bronchospasm. Which of the following client statements should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An allergy to atropine is significant because ipratropium is chemically related to atropine, which could lead to a severe allergic reaction.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for folic acid. The client states, “I thought that was only given during pregnancy.â€. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Folic acid is crucial for the building of blood cells and is especially important during periods of rapid cell division, such as pregnancy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a seizure disorder about their medication. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Having blood checked to monitor the medication level indicates an understanding of the teaching. Monitoring blood levels of seizure medications is important to ensure therapeutic levels and avoid toxicity.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has erectile dysfunction and has a new prescription for tadalafil. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tadalafil can decrease blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels, which allows for increased blood flow. This is a known effect of phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors like tadalafil.