ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Quiz 3 e25 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer fluoxetine 10 mg PO to an older adult client. Available is fluoxetine oral solution 20 mg/5 mL. How many ml should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 10 mg ÷ (20 mg/5 mL) = 10 ÷ 4 = 2.5 mL.
Question 2 of 5
A client has been taking an opioid for pain relief following abdominal surgery. The client complains of constipation. Which statements indicate understanding by the client? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Increasing fluid and fiber intake and using laxatives judiciously help manage opioid-induced constipation, unlike decreasing activity or straining.
Question 3 of 5
The OralIntramuscularSubcutaneousIntravenousTopical route of administration quickly delivers medication directly to their sites of action.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Intravenous administration delivers medication directly into the bloodstream, ensuring rapid onset and distribution to target sites.
Question 4 of 5
A patient, newly diagnosed with a peptic ulcer, needs more education when he states:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aspirin, an NSAID, can exacerbate peptic ulcers by irritating the gastric mucosa, indicating a need for further patient education.
Question 5 of 5
An adult patient presents to the emergency department with complaints of shortness of breath and increased work of breathing. The physician orders an albuterol nebulizer. What assessments should the nurse plan to complete after administering the albuterol? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Post-albuterol assessments include respiratory rate, pulse (due to tachycardia risk), pulse oximetry (for oxygenation), and lung sounds (for reduced wheezing).