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ATI Pharmacology NRSG 106 Fletcher 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 orthostatic hypotension, leading to dizziness or falls, so changing positions slowly is a key safety instruction, making option D correct.
Question 2 of 5
During a follow-up visit, a patient who has been on estrogen therapy admits that she has continued to smoke cigarettes. The nurse will remind the patient that smoking while on estrogen may lead to increased:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Smoking combined with estrogen therapy increases the risk of thrombosis due to enhanced clotting tendencies, posing serious cardiovascular risks, making option C the correct concern.
Question 3 of 5
A gardener needs a decongestant because of seasonal allergy problems and asks the nurse whether he should take an oral form or a nasal spray. Which of these is a benefit of orally administered decongestants?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Orally administered decongestants work systemically and do not cause rebound congestion, unlike nasal sprays, which can lead to worsening congestion with overuse. This makes option B the correct benefit.
Question 4 of 5
A patient who has type 2 diabetes is scheduled for an oral endoscopy and has been NPO (nothing by mouth) since midnight. What is the best action by the nurse regarding the administration of her oral antidiabetic drugs?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Contacting the prescriber ensures safe management of antidiabetic drugs during NPO status, preventing hypo- or hyperglycemia, making option B the best action.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has a long history of diabetes mellitus and is being admitted to the emergency department confused, flushed, and with an acetone odor on the breath. Diabetic ketoacidosis is suspected. The nurse should anticipate using which of the following types of insulin to treat this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Regular insulin is used in diabetic ketoacidosis for its rapid onset and ability to quickly lower blood glucose and correct acidosis, making option B the appropriate choice.