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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 prednisone to treat rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse should inform the client that which of the following is a therapeutic effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prednisone reduces inflammation by suppressing immune responses, relieving rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, making option A the therapeutic effect.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has osteoporosis and a new prescription for alendronate. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to report to the provider? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C,E
Rationale: Jaw pain may indicate osteonecrosis of the jaw, a rare but serious side effect of alendronate, and esophageal erosion can occur if not taken correctly, requiring immediate reporting to prevent complications.
Question 3 of 5
A patient is taking guaifenesin as part of treatment for a sinus infection. Which instruction will the nurse include during patient teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Guaifenesin is an expectorant that thins mucus, and increasing fluid intake enhances its effectiveness by hydrating the body and facilitating mucus clearance, making option D the correct instruction.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse should recognize that the client understands the teaching when he identifies which of the following as manifestations of hypoglycemia? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Tremors and confusion are signs of hypoglycemia due to low blood glucose affecting the nervous system, indicating client understanding, while polydipsia, polyphagia, and polyuria are hyperglycemia symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has type 1 diabetes about insulin administration. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Drawing up regular insulin before NPH prevents contamination, ensuring accurate dosing, indicating understanding, making option C correct.