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ATI Pharmacology NRSG 106 Fletcher Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is receiving a telephone prescription for a client and documents it as metformin 500 mg PO BID. Which of the following elements should the nurse identify is missing from the prescription?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The prescription includes dosage (500 mg), route (PO), and frequency (BI
D), but 'metformin' is assumed and not explicitly stated, making the medication name the missing element.
Question 2 of 5
During the administration of finasteride, the nurse must remember which important precaution?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Finasteride can cause birth defects in male fetuses if handled by pregnant women, necessitating precautions to avoid contact with crushed or broken tablets, making option C critical.
Question 3 of 5
After starting treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus 6 months earlier, a patient is in the office for a follow-up examination. The nurse will monitor which laboratory test to evaluate the patient's adherence to the antidiabetic therapy over the past few months?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hemoglobin A1C reflects average blood glucose over 2-3 months, providing a reliable measure of long-term adherence to antidiabetic therapy, making option A correct.
Question 4 of 5
A gardener needs a decongestant because of seasonal allergy problems and asks the nurse whether he should take an oral form or a nasal spray. Which of these is a benefit of orally administered decongestants?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Orally administered decongestants work systemically and do not cause rebound congestion, unlike nasal sprays, which can lead to worsening congestion with overuse. This makes option B the correct benefit.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse should recognize that the client understands the teaching when he identifies which of the following as manifestations of hypoglycemia? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Tremors and confusion are signs of hypoglycemia due to low blood glucose affecting the nervous system, indicating client understanding, while polydipsia, polyphagia, and polyuria are hyperglycemia symptoms.