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ATI N211 Pharmacology Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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 3 of 5
A charge nurse is supervising a newly licensed nurse provide care for a client who has a PCA pump. Which of the following statements made by the nurse requires further action by the charge nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Discarding medication requires witnessing before disposal per protocol. The other statements reflect appropriate PCA management.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer phenytoin IV to a client who has a seizure disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering a saline solution after injection ensures the drug is flushed through the IV line. Phenytoin should be given at no faster than 50 mg/min, diluted in saline (not dextrose), and administered during active seizures.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for diazepam. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diazepam causes drowsiness, requiring caution with activities like driving. Tyramine is relevant for MAOIs, diazepam can be taken in various forms, and grapefruit juice increases, not inactivates, diazepam levels.