ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Quiz 3 e25 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A client has been diagnosed with pancreatic insufficiency. Which treatment option does the nurse anticipate for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pancreatic insufficiency requires enzyme replacement to aid digestion and nutrient absorption, addressing the underlying deficiency.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parents of a child who is starting to use a spacer with a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) to treat asthma. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A spacer enhances lung delivery of MDI medication by reducing oropharyngeal deposition and improving inhalation efficiency.
Question 4 of 5
Which instruction is most appropriate for a client who is prescribed pancrelipase (Cotazym)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pancrelipase aids digestion and must be taken with meals to mix with food and facilitate nutrient absorption.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing medications for a client who has just been diagnosed with a small bowel obstruction. The nurse should withhold senna prescribed orally based on understanding of which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Laxatives like senna can worsen bowel obstruction by increasing peristalsis, risking perforation.