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ATI Nur 180 Pharmacology quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client presents to the healthcare setting with a diagnosis of emphysema. Which of the following medications below would be contraindicated with the client's allergy to soybeans?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ipratropium bromide contains soy lecithin, which is contraindicated for clients with soybean allergies.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is educating student nurses on the difference between the upper and lower respiratory tract. Which medications are primarily used for upper respiratory conditions? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: A: Decongestants relieve nasal congestion associated with upper respiratory conditions. C: H1 antagonists (antihistamines) alleviate allergy symptoms by blocking histamine effects.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer promethazine 1.5mg/kg to a pediatric client. The child weighs 80 pounds. Available is promethazine 40mg/5ml. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest tenth. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Child's weight: 80 pounds × 0.453592 = 36.3 kg. Dose: 1.5 mg/kg × 36.3 kg = 54.45 mg. Volume: (54.45 mg / 40 mg) × 5 mL = 6.8 mL.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of asthma. Which of the following medications should the nurse instruct the client to use when experiencing an acute asthma attack?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Albuterol, a short-acting beta-agonist, provides rapid relief of bronchospasm during an acute asthma attack by relaxing airway muscles.
Question 5 of 5
A client is being discharged with a cromolyn (Intal) inhaler to assist in the treatment of asthma. The nurse should include which information in the discharge teaching for this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cromolyn is a mast cell stabilizer that helps prevent asthma symptoms by inhibiting the release of inflammatory mediators. Using it before physical activity can help minimize exercise-induced bronchospasm.