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ATI N211 Pharmacology Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is performing discharge teaching for a client who has seizures and a new prescription for phenytoin. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Phenytoin is typically long-term, and abrupt discontinuation increases seizure risk, indicating a need for further teaching. The other statements reflect correct understanding.
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: Rinsing the mouth after beclomethasone prevents oral candidiasis, a common side effect of inhaled corticosteroids. Pulse checks, meals, and caffeine are not relevant.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for fluoxetine to treat depression. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Taking fluoxetine in the morning prevents insomnia, a common side effect. Grapefruit juice does not interact with fluoxetine, effects take weeks, and it can be taken with or without food.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 09% sodium chloride 1,200 mL IV to infuse over 24 hr. The drop factor of the manual tubing is 15 g/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/min? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. De not use a trailing zero)
Correct Answer: 13
Rationale: Calculate: 1200 mL ÷ 24 hr = 50 mL/hr.
Then, 50 mL/hr × 15 gtt/mL ÷ 60 min = 12.5 gtt/min, rounded to 13 gtt/min.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client prior to the administration of morphine. The nurse should recognize that which of the following assessments is the priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Respiratory rate is the priority assessment, as morphine can cause life-threatening respiratory depression. Bowel sounds, urine output, and pupil reaction are less critical.