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ATI N211 Pharmacology Exam 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: Rinsing the mouth after beclomethasone prevents oral candidiasis, a common side effect of inhaled corticosteroids. Pulse checks, meals, and caffeine are not relevant.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who reports acute pain. The nurse should anticipate which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increased heart rate is a common response to acute pain due to sympathetic nervous system activation. Acute pain typically increases blood pressure and respiratory rate and decreases bowel sounds.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and has been taking lithium for 1 year. Before administering the medication, the nurse should check to see that which of the following tests have been completed?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Thyroid hormone assay is necessary, as long-term lithium use can cause hypothyroidism. The other tests are not specifically required for lithium monitoring.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is experiencing status asthmaticus. Which of the following interventions is the priority for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering a short-acting beta-agonist (SAB
A) is the priority intervention because it provides rapid bronchodilation, helping to relieve the acute respiratory distress. Identifying the cause, using glucocorticoids for long-term management, or obtaining a peak flow reading are important but not immediate priorities.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a client's prescription for 1,000 mL of 5% dextrose in water IV to infuse over 8 hr. At 1400, the nurse observes that there is 500 mL of solution remaining in the client's current IV bag. At what time should the nurse administer the next bag of IV solution?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Infusion rate: 1000 mL ÷ 8 hr = 125 mL/hr. At 1400, 500 mL remains (4 hr at 125 mL/hr), so the bag finishes at 1800, when the next bag should be administered.