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ATI N211 Pharmacology Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for ibuprofen to treat hip pain. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taking ibuprofen with food minimizes gastrointestinal irritation. It does not require refrigeration, tinnitus is associated with aspirin, and weight loss is not a common side effect.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who takes acetaminophen daily to manage mild knee pain. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse reactions to this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Jaundice indicates liver damage, a serious adverse effect of excessive or long-term acetaminophen use. Tinnitus, muscle pain, and hyperglycemia are not associated.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is experiencing status asthmaticus. Which of the following interventions is the priority for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering a short-acting beta-agonist (SAB
A) is the priority intervention because it provides rapid bronchodilation, helping to relieve the acute respiratory distress. Identifying the cause, using glucocorticoids for long-term management, or obtaining a peak flow reading are important but not immediate priorities.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is performing discharge teaching for a client who has seizures and a new prescription for phenytoin. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Phenytoin is typically long-term, and abrupt discontinuation increases seizure risk, indicating a need for further teaching. The other statements reflect correct understanding.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has asthma and a prescription for montelukast granules. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide the client's parent on administering the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Montelukast is given 2 hours before exercise to prevent exercise-induced bronchospasm. It is not for acute wheezing, not mixed with 20 oz of water, and typically given in the evening for asthma maintenance.