ATI RN
ATI NUR 229 Pharmacology Test 1 OEK Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client who states, 'That looks different from the pill I usually take.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking the client to describe the pill allows the nurse to verify the medication, ensuring safety and addressing potential errors. Other responses dismiss the concern or provide unverified assumptions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has asthma and a prescription for montelukast granules. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide the client's parent on administering the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Montelukast can be taken 2 hours before exercise to prevent exercise-induced bronchospasm. It's a daily maintenance medication, not for acute wheezing, and should not be mixed with large volumes of water.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client who states, 'That looks different from the pill I usually take.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking the client to describe the pill allows the nurse to verify the medication, ensuring safety and addressing potential errors. Other responses dismiss the concern or provide unverified assumptions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about taking an expectorant to treat a cough. The nurse should explain that this type of medication has which of the following actions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Expectorants, like guaifenesin, stimulate mucus production and thin secretions, aiding cough productivity. They do not reduce inflammation, dry membranes, or suppress cough.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is evaluating teaching a client who has a new prescription for montelukast to treat asthma. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Montelukast is taken once daily, typically in the evening, for asthma maintenance. It's oral, not inhaled, and not for acute attacks, so rinsing or using a spacer is unnecessary.