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ATI Pharmacology NRSG 106 Fletcher Exam 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: D
Rationale: Holding the breath for 10 seconds after inhaling albuterol allows the medication to settle in the lungs, enhancing efficacy, indicating understanding, making option D correct.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A patient with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and type 2 diabetes has been treated for pneumonia for the past week. The patient has been receiving intravenous corticosteroids as part of his therapy. At this time, the pneumonia has resolved, but when monitoring the blood glucose levels, the nurse notices that the level is still elevated. What is the best explanation for this elevation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Corticosteroids increase glucose levels by promoting gluconeogenesis and insulin resistance, explaining persistent hyperglycemia, making option B the best explanation.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer insulin intravenously. Which statement about the administration of intravenous insulin is true?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Only regular insulin is suitable for intravenous use due to its rapid onset and short duration, used in emergencies like diabetic ketoacidosis, making option B accurate.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing contraception options for four clients. The nurse should identify that which of the following clients has a contraindication for receiving oral contraceptives?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Smoking, especially in women over 35, increases cardiovascular risks with oral contraceptives, making it a contraindication, making option D correct.