ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology II Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
The patient's family is asking questions about the medications used in the treatment for shock. The nurse explains that dopamine is one of the drugs being used and that it works:
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Dopamine at high doses increases cardiac output, at low doses enhances renal blood flow, and at higher doses causes vasoconstriction to raise blood pressure. It is not used for anaphylaxis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 0.9% sodium chloride IV infusion 1000 mL bag at a rate of 200 mL/hr for a client who has rhabdomyolysis. The nurse should expect the IV pump to infuse over how many hr?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using the formula volume/rate: 1000 mL / 200 mL/hr = 5 hours.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
The nurse explains to the client why inhalation medications work rapidly. What should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Inhalation medications work rapidly due to the lungs' large surface area, concentrated dosing in a small area, and rich blood supply, facilitating quick absorption.