ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology II Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of four clients who have peptic ulcer disease. The nurse should identify that misoprostol (Cytotec) is contraindicated for which of the following clients?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Misoprostol is contraindicated in pregnancy due to its risk of causing uterine contractions and miscarriage. It is safe in kidney stones, UTIs, and osteoarthritis.
Question 2 of 5
The healthcare provider has ordered 1000 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride to be administered intravenously over 5 hours. The drop factor on the tubing is 15 drops/mL. How many milliliters per hour will you administer and how many drops per minute?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rate: 1000 mL / 5 hr = 200 mL/hr. Drops/min: (1000 mL × 15 drops/mL) / (5 × 60 min) = 50 drops/min.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A client has prescriptions for albuterol (Proventil HFA) and salmeterol (Serevent). Which instruction should the nurse provide for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Albuterol (short-acting) and salmeterol (long-acting) are both beta agonists, and taking them together increases the risk of side effects like tachycardia. They should be used as directed, typically not simultaneously.
Question 5 of 5
After taking the medication guaifenesin (Mucinex), the client complains of coughing up phlegm. What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Guaifenesin, an expectorant, loosens mucus, making coughing up phlegm a normal response. It is not an allergic reaction or indicative of new pathology.