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ATI N211 Pharmacology Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 09% sodium chloride 1,200 mL IV to infuse over 24 hr. The drop factor of the manual tubing is 15 g/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/min? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. De not use a trailing zero)
Correct Answer: 13
Rationale: Calculate: 1200 mL ÷ 24 hr = 50 mL/hr.
Then, 50 mL/hr × 15 gtt/mL ÷ 60 min = 12.5 gtt/min, rounded to 13 gtt/min.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for codeine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Codeine can cause dizziness or orthostatic hypotension, so changing positions slowly prevents falls. It causes constipation, not diarrhea, should not be combined with alcohol, and is better taken with food.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for ibuprofen to treat hip pain. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taking ibuprofen with food minimizes gastrointestinal irritation. It does not require refrigeration, tinnitus is associated with aspirin, and weight loss is not a common side effect.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who takes acetaminophen daily to manage mild knee pain. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse reactions to this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Jaundice indicates liver damage, a serious adverse effect of excessive or long-term acetaminophen use. Tinnitus, muscle pain, and hyperglycemia are not associated.