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ATI Nur 180 Pharmacology quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of asthma. Which of the following medications should the nurse instruct the client to use when experiencing an acute asthma attack?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Albuterol, a short-acting beta-agonist, provides rapid relief of bronchospasm during an acute asthma attack by relaxing airway muscles.
Question 2 of 5
A client presents to the healthcare setting with a diagnosis of emphysema. Which of the following medications below would be contraindicated with the client's allergy to soybeans?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ipratropium bromide contains soy lecithin, which is contraindicated for clients with soybean allergies.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer promethazine 1.5mg/kg to a pediatric client. The child weighs 80 pounds. Available is promethazine 40mg/5ml. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest tenth. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Child's weight: 80 pounds × 0.453592 = 36.3 kg. Dose: 1.5 mg/kg × 36.3 kg = 54.45 mg. Volume: (54.45 mg / 40 mg) × 5 mL = 6.8 mL.
Question 4 of 5
A client frequently takes diphenhydramine (Benadryl) to alleviate his upper respiratory symptoms associated with allergies. Which of the following mechanism of actions applies to diphenhydramine (Benadryl)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine that competes with histamine for binding to H1 receptor sites, effectively reducing symptoms of allergies, such as sneezing, itching, and nasal congestion.
Question 5 of 5
A client currently taking ipratropium (Atrovent) presents to the healthcare setting for reevaluation of his current asthma status. Which of the following statements apply to ipratropium (Atrovent)? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D,E,F
Rationale: B: Ipratropium blocks acetylcholine receptors, causing bronchodilation. D: It contains soy lecithin, contraindicated for soybean allergies. E: Urinary retention is a side effect due to anticholinergic properties. F: It is used for asthma and COPD management.