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ATI Pharmacology II Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 500 mg PO to a client. The amount available is amoxicillin suspension 250 mg/5 ml. How should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: 10 ml.
To administer 500 mg of amoxicillin, the nurse needs to calculate the volume of the suspension containing 500 mg. Since the suspension is 250 mg/5 ml, 500 mg would be present in 10 ml (250 mg/5 ml x 10 ml = 500 mg).
Therefore, the nurse should administer 10 ml of the amoxicillin suspension to provide the client with the prescribed dose. Other choices are incorrect as they do not correspond to the correct calculation based on the concentration of the suspension.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of four clients who have peptic ulcer disease. The nurse should identify that misoprostol (Cytotec) is contraindicated for which of the following clients?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: A client who is pregnant. Misoprostol is contraindicated in pregnancy as it can cause uterine contractions, leading to potential harm to the fetus. Misoprostol is a prostaglandin analog that is used to prevent gastric ulcers in patients on long-term NSAID therapy.
Choices A, C, and D do not have specific contraindications with misoprostol use. A client with a kidney stone, urinary tract infection, or osteoarthritis can safely take misoprostol for peptic ulcer disease without significant risks.
Question 3 of 5
The physician orders an albuterol nebulizer. What assessments should the nurse plan to complete after administering the albuterol?
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: The correct assessments after administering albuterol nebulizer are respiratory rate (
A), pulse (
A), pulse oximetry (
B), and lung sounds (E). After administering albuterol, the nurse should assess the client's respiratory rate and pulse to monitor for any changes in breathing and heart rate. Pulse oximetry is essential to evaluate oxygen saturation levels. Lung sounds should be auscultated to assess the effectiveness of albuterol in improving airway patency. Capillary refill (
C) is not directly related to albuterol administration. Glucose (
D) monitoring is not indicated unless the patient has a specific condition that requires it.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client about digestion. Which statement reflects that the client understands the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because it accurately describes the process of digestion - breaking down food into molecules for absorption. This statement shows understanding of the main purpose of digestion.
Choice A is related to circulation, not digestion.
Choice B describes muscle movement, not the overall process of digestion.
Choice C refers to neutralization, not the breakdown of food.
Therefore, D is the best choice as it directly relates to the concept of digestion.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a school-age child who has asthma. Which of the following medications should the nurse instruct the child to use to abort an ongoing attack?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Albuterol. Albuterol is a short-acting beta-agonist bronchodilator that provides quick relief during an asthma attack by relaxing the muscles in the airways, allowing easier breathing. It is used to abort an ongoing attack and provides rapid relief of symptoms such as wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. Montelukast (
A) is a leukotriene receptor antagonist used for long-term control of asthma symptoms. Fluticasone (
B) is an inhaled corticosteroid used for long-term asthma control and prevention of attacks. Cromolyn (
C) is a mast cell stabilizer that helps prevent asthma attacks but is not effective for aborting ongoing attacks.