ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Quiz 3 e25 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is going to take an expectorant to manage a cough. The nurse should explain that this type of medication treats coughs by which of the following mechanisms?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Expectorants thin and loosen mucus, stimulating secretions to facilitate cough clearance.
Question 2 of 5
A client has prescriptions for albuterol (Proventil HFA) and salmeterol (Serevent). Which instruction should the nurse provide for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Albuterol, a short-acting bronchodilator, should be taken first to open airways, enhancing salmeterol's long-acting effect.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has cancer and is receiving opioids for pain relief. The client has a new prescription for docusate PO daily. When collecting data from the client, which of the following therapeutic effects of docusate should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Docusate, a stool softener, relieves constipation, a common opioid side effect, by softening stools.
Question 4 of 5
An adult patient presents to the emergency department with complaints of shortness of breath and increased work of breathing. The physician orders an albuterol nebulizer. What assessments should the nurse plan to complete after administering the albuterol? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Post-albuterol assessments include respiratory rate, pulse (due to tachycardia risk), pulse oximetry (for oxygenation), and lung sounds (for reduced wheezing).
Question 5 of 5
The OralIntramuscularSubcutaneousIntravenousTopical route of administration quickly delivers medication directly to their sites of action.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Intravenous administration delivers medication directly into the bloodstream, ensuring rapid onset and distribution to target sites.