ATI RN
ATI NUR 229 Pharmacology Test 1 OEK Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a class about medication reconciliation. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: Medication reconciliation ensures accurate medication lists during transitions. Providing current medication lists during admission and shift changes prevents errors. OTC medications should be included, and reconciliation is needed at discharge.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has poison ivy and is prescribed diphenhydramine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give regarding the adverse effect of dry mouth associated with diphenhydramine?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diphenhydramine, an antihistamine, can cause dry mouth. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking on hard candies stimulates saliva, alleviating discomfort. Other options do not address dry mouth effectively.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking montelukast. Which of the following outcomes indicates a therapeutic effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Montelukast, a leukotriene receptor antagonist, reduces airway inflammation in asthma and allergic rhinitis, leading to easier breathing. It does not affect seizure threshold, muscle pain, or platelet count.
Question 4 of 5
When using the antitussive Benzonatate, also known as Tessalon Pearls, it is very important to teach the patient to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Benzonatate capsules must be swallowed whole to avoid local anesthesia in the mouth, which can cause choking. Chewing or crushing releases the drug improperly.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has asthma and a prescription for montelukast granules. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide the client's parent on administering the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Montelukast can be taken 2 hours before exercise to prevent exercise-induced bronchospasm. It's a daily maintenance medication, not for acute wheezing, and should not be mixed with large volumes of water.