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ATI Nur 180 Pharmacology quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking fluticasone due to chronic allergies. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inhaled corticosteroids like fluticasone can increase the risk of oral thrush and other fungal infections due to their immunosuppressive effects, making monitoring for signs of infection crucial.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is educating student nurses on the difference between the upper and lower respiratory tract. Which medications are primarily used for upper respiratory conditions? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: A: Decongestants relieve nasal congestion associated with upper respiratory conditions. C: H1 antagonists (antihistamines) alleviate allergy symptoms by blocking histamine effects.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 18-year-old client who has recently been prescribed montelukast. Which statement made by the client indicates understanding of the newly prescribed medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Montelukast is a leukotriene receptor antagonist used for long-term asthma management and prevention of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing the medication record of a newly admitted client. Which of the following medications directly interacts with oxymetazoline (Afrin)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) can interact with oxymetazoline, potentially causing increased blood pressure due to enhanced vasoconstriction.
Question 5 of 5
A client diagnosed with allergic rhinitis is prescribed an antihistamine to assist with symptoms. Which of the following medications below would be considered a second-generation antihistamine?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cetirizine is a second-generation antihistamine, designed to be less sedating than first-generation antihistamines like chlorpheniramine and diphenhydramine.