ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology II Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking oxymetazoline (Afrin) nasal spray for the past 10 days for allergic rhinitis. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations as an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prolonged use of oxymetazoline can cause rebound nasal congestion (rhinitis medicamentosa), worsening symptoms. It does not typically cause sedation, constipation, or productive cough.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking oxymetazoline (Afrin) nasal spray for the past 10 days for allergic rhinitis. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations as an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prolonged use of oxymetazoline can cause rebound nasal congestion (rhinitis medicamentosa), worsening symptoms. It does not typically cause sedation, constipation, or productive cough.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking oxymetazoline (Afrin) nasal spray for the past 10 days for allergic rhinitis. The nurse should monitor client for which of the following manifestations as an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oxymetazoline overuse leads to rebound congestion, worsening nasal congestion. It does not cause sedation, constipation, or productive cough.
Question 4 of 5
What is the correct term for blood flow through the lung?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Perfusion refers to blood flow through the lung's vessels, enabling gas exchange. Inspiration, expiration, and respiration describe breathing processes.
Question 5 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.