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ATI NUR 229 Pharmacology Test 1 OEK Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has poison ivy and is prescribed diphenhydramine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give regarding the adverse effect of dry mouth associated with diphenhydramine?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diphenhydramine, an antihistamine, can cause dry mouth. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking on hard candies stimulates saliva, alleviating discomfort. Other options do not address dry mouth effectively.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has asthma and a new prescription for inhaled beclomethasone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Beclomethasone, an inhaled corticosteroid, can cause oral thrush. Rinsing the mouth after use reduces this risk. Other options are not relevant to its administration.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who asks how albuterol helps his breathing. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Albuterol, a short-acting beta-2 agonist, relaxes bronchial smooth muscles, opening airways and preventing wheezing. It does not directly reduce coughing, stimulate mucus, or reduce inflammation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client who states, 'That looks different from the pill I usually take.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking the client to describe the pill allows the nurse to verify the medication, ensuring safety and addressing potential errors. Other responses dismiss the concern or provide unverified assumptions.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has asthma and new prescriptions for beclomethasone and albuterol, both by inhaler. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Albuterol, a bronchodilator, should be used before beclomethasone, a corticosteroid, to open airways and enhance corticosteroid delivery. Beclomethasone is not for acute symptoms, and timing is less critical than sequence.