ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Quiz 3 e25 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient, newly diagnosed with a peptic ulcer, needs more education when he states:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aspirin, an NSAID, can exacerbate peptic ulcers by irritating the gastric mucosa, indicating a need for further patient education.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client about digestion. Which statement reflects that the client understands the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Digestion involves breaking down food into absorbable molecules, accurately described by this statement.
Question 3 of 5
Decongestants should be used with caution in patients with which diagnoses? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Decongestants can exacerbate hyperthyroidism, heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes by increasing heart rate, blood pressure, or glucose levels, but are safe for allergic rhinitis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is going to take an expectorant to manage a cough. The nurse should explain that this type of medication treats coughs by which of the following mechanisms?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Expectorants thin and loosen mucus, stimulating secretions to facilitate cough clearance.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 250 mg PO. Available is amoxicillin oral suspension 125 mg/5 mL. How many ml. should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 250 mg ÷ (125 mg/5 mL) = 250 ÷ 25 = 10 mL.