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ATI N211 Pharmacology Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about adverse effects of zolpidem. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Daytime sleepiness is a common adverse effect of zolpidem, a sedative-hypnotic used for insomnia. Nighttime sweating, double vision, and change in taste are not typically associated with zolpidem.
Question 2 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: A
Rationale: Montelukast is given 2 hours before exercise to prevent exercise-induced bronchospasm. It is not for acute wheezing, not mixed with 20 oz of water, and typically given in the evening for asthma maintenance.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has been taking sertraline for 2 weeks. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An increase in mood indicates sertraline's effectiveness in treating depression. Blood pressure, weight loss, and leg swelling are not primary indicators.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has schizophrenia and a new prescription for fluphenazine. Which of the following information should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sleepiness from fluphenazine typically subsides within a week. Fever is not expected, stopping for hypotension requires provider consultation, and orange urine is associated with other drugs like rifampin.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about adverse effects of zolpidem. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Daytime sleepiness is a common adverse effect of zolpidem, a sedative-hypnotic used for insomnia. Nighttime sweating, double vision, and change in taste are not typically associated with zolpidem.