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ATI NUR 229 Pharmacology Test 1 OEK Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has asthma and is about to start taking theophylline (Theo-24). The nurse should tell the client that this medication might cause which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Theophylline, a bronchodilator, can cause dysrhythmias due to its stimulatory effects on the heart. Constipation, oliguria, and drowsiness are not common side effects.
Question 2 of 5
When using the antitussive Benzonatate, also known as Tessalon Pearls, it is very important to teach the patient to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Benzonatate capsules must be swallowed whole to avoid local anesthesia in the mouth, which can cause choking. Chewing or crushing releases the drug improperly.
Question 3 of 5
Client teaching regarding the use of leukotriene receptor antagonist (LTRAS) drug such as Montelukast (Singulair) would include which statement by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Montelukast blocks leukotrienes, preventing airway inflammation and asthma attacks. It's for maintenance, not acute symptoms, and doesn't typically cause constipation or take weeks for effect.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who takes acetaminophen daily to manage mild knee pain. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse reactions to this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acetaminophen can cause liver toxicity, with jaundice as a key symptom. Tinnitus, hyperglycemia, and muscle pain are not typical adverse effects.
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.