ATI RN
ATI N211 Pharmacology Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for codeine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Codeine can cause dizziness or orthostatic hypotension, so changing positions slowly prevents falls. It causes constipation, not diarrhea, should not be combined with alcohol, and is better taken with food.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has asthma and new prescriptions for cromolyn and albuterol, both by nebulizer. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Albuterol should be taken before cromolyn to open airways for better cromolyn absorption. Cromolyn is not for acute relief, spacing is secondary, and post-exercise use depends on prescription.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has bipolar disorder and a prescription for lithium to recognize the manifestations of toxicity. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vomiting is an early sign of lithium toxicity, requiring immediate medical evaluation. Flatulence, headaches, and loss of appetite are not specific indicators of lithium toxicity.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has asthma and a new prescription for inhaled beclomethasone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rinsing the mouth after beclomethasone prevents oral candidiasis, a common side effect of inhaled corticosteroids. Pulse checks, meals, and caffeine are not relevant.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a client's admission record. The nurse notes that there are prescriptions for several medications. Which of the following factors should the nurse recognize is of primary consideration when determining the schedule of administration?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Specific characteristics of medications (e.g., pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics) are the primary consideration for scheduling to ensure efficacy and safety.