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ATI N211 Pharmacology Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has been taking prednisone to treat asthma and has a new prescription to discontinue the medication. The nurse should explain to the client to reduce the dose gradually to prevent which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gradual dose reduction prevents adrenocortical insufficiency, as abrupt cessation can impair the body's ability to produce cortisol. Rebound pulmonary congestion, dehydration, and hyperglycemia are not directly related to prednisone discontinuation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a female client who is experiencing alcohol withdrawal about chlordiazepoxide. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chlordiazepoxide is teratogenic, so notifying the provider about pregnancy is critical. Doubling the dose risks overdose, breast tenderness is not a side effect, and it causes hypotension, not hypertension.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new prescription for alprazolam to treat insomnia. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alprazolam causes drowsiness, so avoiding activities requiring alertness is crucial. It does not require a high-fat meal, is not necessarily taken nightly, and is not associated with peripheral edema.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has bipolar disorder and a prescription for lithium to recognize the manifestations of toxicity. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vomiting is an early sign of lithium toxicity, requiring immediate medical evaluation. Flatulence, headaches, and loss of appetite are not specific indicators of lithium toxicity.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who reports taking pseudoephedrine for sinus congestion as needed. The nurse should identify that pseudoephedrine is contraindicated for which of the following client conditions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pseudoephedrine increases blood pressure, making it contraindicated in hypertension. It is not contraindicated for eczema, diverticulitis, or migraines.