ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam Final Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client Who is prescribed diphenhydramine to relieve pruritus. The client asks the nurse how he can minimize the daytime sedation he is experiencing. Which of the following responses should the nurse give?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Take most of the daily dose at bedtime. Diphenhydramine causes sedation due to its antihistamine properties. By taking most of the daily dose at bedtime, the sedative effect can be maximized during sleep, minimizing daytime sedation. Taking the medication with meals (choice
A) or distributing the doses evenly throughout the day (choice
D) would not specifically target reducing daytime sedation. Gradually decreasing the dose once tolerance is reached (choice
B) may help in the long term but does not directly address minimizing daytime sedation.
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