ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology II Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client has been diagnosed with pancreatic insufficiency. Which treatment option does the nurse anticipate for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy addresses the enzyme deficiency in pancreatic insufficiency, aiding digestion.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse explains to the client why inhalation medications work rapidly. What should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Inhalation medications work rapidly due to the lungs' large surface area, concentrated dosing in a small area, and rich blood supply, facilitating quick absorption.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching a client who has peptic ulcer disease and is starting therapy with sucralfate. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sucralfate forms a protective barrier over ulcers and is most effective when taken 1 hour before meals on an empty stomach. It is not for pain relief, does not require refrigeration, and should not be taken with antacids.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer diphenhydramine to a client who is to receive a blood transfusion. The nurse should explain that the purpose diphenhydramine is to prevent which of the following manifestations of a transfusion reaction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diphenhydramine, an antihistamine, prevents allergic reactions like urticaria during transfusions by blocking histamine.
Question 5 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.