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ATI N211 Pharmacology Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a substance abuse clinic is assessing a client who recently started taking disulfiram. The client reports having discontinued the medication after experiencing severe nausea and vomiting. Which of the following reasons should the nurse suspect to be a likely cause of the client's distress?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Disulfiram causes severe nausea and vomiting when alcohol is consumed, deterring drinking. Allergic responses, common side effects, or overdose are less likely causes.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has been taking sertraline for 2 weeks. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An increase in mood indicates sertraline's effectiveness in treating depression. Blood pressure, weight loss, and leg swelling are not primary indicators.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer the monthly injection of haloperidol decanoate to a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Having the client lie down for 30 minutes post-injection prevents orthostatic hypotension, a common side effect. Bradycardia is not a typical concern, a tuberculin syringe is inappropriate for depot injections, and relapse is not an immediate post-injection issue.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a substance abuse clinic is assessing a client who recently started taking disulfiram. The client reports having discontinued the medication after experiencing severe nausea and vomiting. Which of the following reasons should the nurse suspect to be a likely cause of the client's distress?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Disulfiram causes severe nausea and vomiting when alcohol is consumed, deterring drinking. Allergic responses, common side effects, or overdose are less likely causes.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has asthma and a prescription for montelukast granules. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide the client's parent on administering the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Montelukast is given 2 hours before exercise to prevent exercise-induced bronchospasm. It is not for acute wheezing, not mixed with 20 oz of water, and typically given in the evening for asthma maintenance.