ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam Final Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has asthma about how to use an albuterol inhaler. Which of the following actions by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Holding the breath for 5-10 seconds after inhaling albuterol allows optimal drug exposure to the airway.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client Who has a new prescription for sucralfate to treat a gastric ulcer. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Taking sucralfate 1 hour before meals and at bedtime ensures ulcer coating before acid production.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client Who requires a medication that is packaged in a single dose glass ampule. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use when opening the glass ampule?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tapping the top and breaking toward the body ensures safe and accurate ampule opening.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing severe nausea and vomiting after a course of chemotherapy. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following clinical manifestations?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Severe vomiting causes loss of hydrochloric acid, leading to metabolic alkalosis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for docusate. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Taking docusate with a full glass of water enhances hydration, promoting bowel movements synergistically.