ATI RN
ATI NUR 229 Pharmacology Test 1 OEK 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: D
Rationale: Albuterol, a short-acting beta-2 agonist, rapidly relieves bronchospasm, making it the go-to medication for acute asthma attacks. Others are for long-term control.
Question 2 of 5
Loratadine (Claritin) has an advantage over traditional antihistamines such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) in that loratadine has
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Loratadine, a second-generation antihistamine, causes less sedation than diphenhydramine, a first-generation antihistamine, making it preferable for daytime use.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has asthma and new prescriptions for beclomethasone and albuterol, both by inhaler. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Albuterol, a bronchodilator, should be used before beclomethasone, a corticosteroid, to open airways and enhance corticosteroid delivery. Beclomethasone is not for acute symptoms, and timing is less critical than sequence.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who reports taking pseudoephedrine for sinus congestion as needed. The nurse should identify that pseudoephedrine is contraindicated for which of the following client conditions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pseudoephedrine, a decongestant, causes vasoconstriction, which can elevate blood pressure, making it contraindicated in hypertension. It is not contraindicated for migraines, eczema, or diverticulitis.
Question 5 of 5
A pregnant patient asks the nurse if she can take antihistamines for seasonal allergies during her pregnancy. What will the nurse tell the patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Second-generation antihistamines like loratadine are preferred in pregnancy due to lower sedation and side effects compared to first-generation ones. Safety isn't fully clear, and they're not contraindicated.