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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 is used to rapidly relieve acute asthma symptoms, unlike montelukast, fluticasone, or cromolyn, which are for long-term control.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking oxymetazoline (Afrin) nasal spray for the past 10 days for allergic rhinitis. The nurse should monitor client for which of the following manifestations as an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oxymetazoline overuse leads to rebound congestion, worsening nasal congestion. It does not cause sedation, constipation, or productive cough.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
After taking the medication guaifenesin (Mucinex), the client complains of coughing up phlegm. What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Guaifenesin, an expectorant, loosens mucus, making coughing up phlegm a normal response. It is not an allergic reaction or indicative of new pathology.
Question 5 of 5
Classmates of a hospitalized child want to bring a gift for their friend. Which gift is the most appropriate for this child based on the known?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A stuffed animal provides comfort and emotional support for a hospitalized child. Plants and flowers may pose allergy or infection risks, and a book may not suit all conditions.