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 insufficiency requires replacement therapy with pancreatic enzymes to aid digestion and prevent malabsorption. PPIs, laxatives, and reduced food intake do not address the enzyme deficiency.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for docusate sodium. The nurse should recognize which of the following statements indicates the client understands the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Docusate sodium softens stools within 1-3 days by increasing water absorption in the intestines, indicating correct understanding. It is not for diarrhea, requires a full glass of water, and should not be taken with mineral oil.
Question 3 of 5
Patients should be advised not to overuse laxatives, because the smooth muscle in the colon can lose its tone. What condition should the nurse warn the client can occur if this happens?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chronic constipation results from laxative overuse, as the colon becomes less responsive, leading to dependency.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
The patient's family is asking questions about the medications used in the treatment for shock. The nurse explains that dopamine is one of the drugs being used and that it works:
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Dopamine at high doses increases cardiac output, at low doses enhances renal blood flow, and at higher doses causes vasoconstriction to raise blood pressure. It is not used for anaphylaxis.