ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology II Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has asthma. The client asks the nurse how albuterol helps his breathing. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the response?
Correct Answer: A,E
Rationale: Albuterol, a bronchodilator, relieves wheezing and opens airways by relaxing bronchial smooth muscles. It does not reduce inflammation, increase mucus, or directly target coughing.
Question 2 of 5
In the plan of care, the most important intervention for a patient experiencing shock is assessing:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Blood pressure is critical in shock as it reflects tissue perfusion. Low blood pressure indicates inadequate organ perfusion, requiring immediate intervention.
Question 3 of 5
Patients should be advised not to overuse laxatives, because the smooth muscle in the colon can lose its tone. What condition should the nurse warn the client can occur if this happens?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Overuse of laxatives can lead to chronic constipation by reducing colon muscle tone, causing dependency and decreased natural bowel function.
Question 4 of 5
What symptom is more common to a duodenal ulcer than a gastric ulcer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Postprandial pain, occurring 2-3 hours after meals, is more common in duodenal ulcers due to gastric acid and duodenal contractions triggered by food. Nighttime pain, anorexia, and nausea/vomiting occur in both ulcer types.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer diphenhydramine to a client who is to receive a blood transfusion. The nurse should explain that the purpose diphenhydramine is to prevent which of the following manifestations of a transfusion reaction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diphenhydramine, an antihistamine, prevents allergic reactions like urticaria during transfusions by blocking histamine.