ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam 2 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 daily, often in the morning for children, to prevent asthma symptoms, not mixed with water, at wheezing onset, or before exercise.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing an older adult client who is receiving digoxin. The nurse should recognize that which of the following findings is a manifestation of digoxin toxicity?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Anorexia is a sign of digoxin toxicity, often with nausea and vomiting, due to its narrow therapeutic range. Ataxia, photosensitivity, and jaundice are not typical.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and requires mechanical ventilation. The client receives a prescription for pancuronium. The nurse recognizes that this medication is for which of the following purposes?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pancuronium, a neuromuscular blocker, suppresses respiratory effort to optimize mechanical ventilation in ARDS, unlike compliance, secretions, or sedation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has stable angina and a new prescription for transdermal nitroglycerin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: A: A nitrate-free period prevents tolerance. B: Rotating hairless sites ensures absorption. D: Morning application maintains daytime levels. C is incorrect as transdermal nitroglycerin prevents, not treats, acute pain; E risks skin maceration.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has hypertension and a prescription change from metoprolol to metoprolol/hydrochlorothiazide. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The combination may reduce side effects by lowering doses of each drug, improving tolerance. It's not a stronger dose, requires monitoring, and doesn't eliminate diet needs.