ATI RN
ATI NUR 229 Pharmacology Test 1 OEK Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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: Beclomethasone, an inhaled corticosteroid, can cause oral thrush. Rinsing the mouth after use reduces this risk. Other options are not relevant to its administration.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking montelukast. Which of the following outcomes indicates a therapeutic effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Montelukast, a leukotriene receptor antagonist, reduces airway inflammation in asthma and allergic rhinitis, leading to easier breathing. It does not affect seizure threshold, muscle pain, or platelet count.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for dimenhydrinate. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dimenhydrinate, an antihistamine for motion sickness, commonly causes dizziness. Monitoring for it ensures safety, as it can affect balance and coordination.
Question 5 of 5
Patient teaching regarding expectorants should instruct the patient to perform which action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Expectorants like guaifenesin thin mucus, making it easier to cough up. Increasing fluid intake helps keep mucus less viscous, aiding expectoration. Restricting fluids thickens mucus, and constipation is not a common issue with expectorants.