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ATI NUR 229 Pharmacology Test 1 OEK Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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: C
Rationale: Acetaminophen can cause liver toxicity, with jaundice as a key symptom. Tinnitus, hyperglycemia, and muscle pain are not typical adverse effects.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client who states, 'That looks different from the pill I usually take.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking the client to describe the pill allows the nurse to verify the medication, ensuring safety and addressing potential errors. Other responses dismiss the concern or provide unverified assumptions.
Question 3 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: C
Rationale: Acetaminophen can cause liver toxicity, with jaundice as a key symptom. Tinnitus, hyperglycemia, and muscle pain are not typical adverse effects.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of asthma. Which of the following medications should the nurse instruct the client to use to abort an acute asthma attack?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Albuterol, a short-acting beta-2 agonist, rapidly relieves bronchospasm, making it the go-to medication for acute asthma attacks. Others are for long-term control.
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: B
Rationale: Montelukast can be taken 2 hours before exercise to prevent exercise-induced bronchospasm. It's a daily maintenance medication, not for acute wheezing, and should not be mixed with large volumes of water.