ATI RN
ATI NUR 229 Pharmacology Test 1 OEK Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A pregnant patient asks the nurse if she can take antihistamines for seasonal allergies during her pregnancy. What will the nurse tell the patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Second-generation antihistamines like loratadine are preferred in pregnancy due to lower sedation and side effects compared to first-generation ones. Safety isn't fully clear, and they're not contraindicated.
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 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 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about taking an expectorant to treat a cough. The nurse should explain that this type of medication has which of the following actions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Expectorants, like guaifenesin, stimulate mucus production and thin secretions, aiding cough productivity. They do not reduce inflammation, dry membranes, or suppress cough.
Question 5 of 5
When using the antitussive Benzonatate, also known as Tessalon Pearls, it is very important to teach the patient to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Benzonatate capsules must be swallowed whole to avoid local anesthesia in the mouth, which can cause choking. Chewing or crushing releases the drug improperly.