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ATI Pharmacology II Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 1.000 mL of lactated Ringer's IV over 6 hr. The drop factor of the manual IV tubing is 10 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/min?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using the formula (1000 mL × 10 gtt/mL) / 360 min = 27.78 gtt/min, rounded to 28 gtt/min.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse explains to the client why inhalation medications work rapidly. What should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Inhalation medications work rapidly due to the lungs' large surface area, concentrated dosing in a small area, and rich blood supply, facilitating quick absorption.
Question 3 of 5
An adult patient presents to the emergency department with complaints of shortness of breath and increased work of breathing. The patient has a past medical history of asthma, hypertension. The nurse anticipates which of the following medications will be initially administered to the patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Albuterol is the first-line treatment for acute asthma exacerbations, rapidly relieving bronchoconstriction. Theophylline, montelukast, and salmeterol are for long-term management.
Question 4 of 5
A client has been diagnosed with pancreatic insufficiency. Which treatment option does the nurse anticipate for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Replacement therapy with pancreatic enzymes is the primary treatment for pancreatic insufficiency to aid digestion.
Question 5 of 5
An ulcer caused by H. pylori can be successfully treated with which classification of drugs?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Antibiotics eradicate H. pylori, the primary cause of many ulcers, allowing healing. H2-receptor blockers, antacids, and PPIs manage symptoms but do not treat the infection.