ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology II Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client has been diagnosed with allergic rhinitis. Which symptoms would the nurse expect to observe?
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Allergic rhinitis typically causes sneezing, watery eyes, nasal congestion, and sometimes urticaria. Wheezing is more associated with asthma.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is being treated for peptic ulcer disease. Which medication should the client be taught to avoid?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: NSAIDs exacerbate peptic ulcers by reducing protective prostaglandins. H2-receptor blockers, antacids, and PPIs are beneficial.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking oxymetazoline (Afrin) nasal spray for the past 10 days for allergic rhinitis. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations as an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prolonged use of oxymetazoline can cause rebound nasal congestion (rhinitis medicamentosa), worsening symptoms. It does not typically cause sedation, constipation, or productive cough.
Question 4 of 5
What is the earliest sign of shock that the nurse would monitor for during a routine assessment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Restlessness is an early sign of shock, reflecting sympathetic nervous system activation due to decreased tissue perfusion. Pale skin, thirst, and nausea appear later.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer valproic acid 500 mg PO. Available is valproic acid oral solution 250 mg/5 mL. How many mL should they administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To deliver 500 mg using a 250 mg/5 mL solution: (500 mg / 250 mg) × 5 mL = 10 mL.