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ATI Pharmacology II Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a school-age child who has asthma. Which of the following medications should the nurse instruct the child to use to abort an ongoing attack?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Albuterol, a short-acting beta agonist, rapidly relieves acute asthma symptoms by relaxing airway muscles. Montelukast, fluticasone, and cromolyn are maintenance medications, not suitable for aborting an ongoing attack.
Question 2 of 5
An adult patient presents to the emergency department with complaints of shortness of breath and increased work of breathing. The patient has a past medical history of asthma, hypertension. The nurse anticipates which of the following medications will be initially administered to the patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Albuterol is the first-line treatment for acute asthma exacerbations, rapidly relieving bronchoconstriction. Theophylline, montelukast, and salmeterol are for long-term management.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for docusate sodium. The nurse should recognize which of the following statements indicates the client understands the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Docusate sodium softens stools within 1-3 days by increasing water absorption in the intestines, indicating correct understanding. It is not for diarrhea, requires a full glass of water, and should not be taken with mineral oil.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a school-age child who has asthma. Which of the following medications should the nurse instruct the child to use to abort an ongoing attack?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Albuterol is used to rapidly relieve acute asthma symptoms, unlike montelukast, fluticasone, or cromolyn, which are for long-term control.
Question 5 of 5
A client presents with shock in the hospital, and has a history of a recent infection. What does the nurse suspect that this client is experiencing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Septic shock is likely due to the recent infection, causing a systemic inflammatory response and vasodilation. Other shock types have different etiologies.