ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Quiz 3 e25 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has cancer and is receiving opioids for pain relief. The client has a new prescription for docusate PO daily. When collecting data from the client, which of the following therapeutic effects of docusate should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Docusate, a stool softener, relieves constipation, a common opioid side effect, by softening stools.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer ondansetron (Zofran) to a client. For which of the following adverse effects of ondansetron should the nurse monitor? (Select All that Apply)
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Ondansetron can cause headache, constipation, diarrhea, and prolonged QT interval, increasing risks of arrhythmias, but not hyperglycemia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing medications for a client who has just been diagnosed with a small bowel obstruction. The nurse should withhold senna prescribed orally based on understanding of which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Laxatives like senna can worsen bowel obstruction by increasing peristalsis, risking perforation.
Question 4 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: B
Rationale: Prolonged oxymetazoline use can cause rebound nasal congestion, worsening symptoms when the medication is stopped.
Question 5 of 5
A client has prescriptions for albuterol (Proventil HFA) and salmeterol (Serevent). Which instruction should the nurse provide for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Albuterol, a short-acting bronchodilator, should be taken first to open airways, enhancing salmeterol's long-acting effect.