ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Respiratory Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has tuberculosis and is about to start taking pyrazinamide. The nurse should identify that the client needs which of the following tests while taking this medication therapy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pyrazinamide is hepatotoxic, requiring regular liver function tests to monitor for toxicity.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has COPD. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Encouraging fluid intake helps thin mucus, aiding airway clearance in COPD patients.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is to start taking montelukast to treat asthma. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Montelukast is typically taken once daily in the evening for optimal effectiveness in controlling asthma symptoms, indicating the client understands the appropriate timing and dosing.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is going to take an expectorant to manage a cough. The nurse should explain that this type of medication treats coughs by which of the following mechanisms?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Expectorants stimulate respiratory secretions, making them thinner and easier to cough up.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has tuberculosis and is about to start taking pyrazinamide. The nurse should identify that the client needs which of the following tests while taking this medication therapy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pyrazinamide is hepatotoxic, requiring regular liver function tests to monitor for toxicity.