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ATI N211 Pharmacology Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of asthma. Which of the following medications should the nurse instruct the client to use to abort an acute asthma attack?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Albuterol, a short-acting beta-agonist, is used for quick relief of acute asthma symptoms. Beclomethasone, formoterol, and salmeterol are for long-term control.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 0.45% sodium chloride (NaCl) 1000 mL IV to infuse over 8 hr. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero)
Correct Answer: 125
Rationale:
To calculate the infusion rate, divide the total volume (1000 mL) by the infusion time (8 hours): 1000 ÷ 8 = 125 mL/hr.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer phenytoin IV to a client who has a seizure disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering a saline solution after injection ensures the drug is flushed through the IV line. Phenytoin should be given at no faster than 50 mg/min, diluted in saline (not dextrose), and administered during active seizures.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for lithium to treat bipolar disorder. The nurse should instruct the client to ensure an adequate intake of which of the following dietary elements?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Adequate sodium intake is crucial, as low sodium increases lithium toxicity, and high sodium reduces effectiveness. Potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin K are not directly related.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has just begun therapy with alprazolam to treat anxiety. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects of this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Insomnia can occur with alprazolam, especially if not taken as prescribed or due to paradoxical reactions. Alprazolam typically causes hypotension, not hypertension, and is not associated with hearing loss or bradycardia.