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ATI Pharmacology II Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Decongestants should be used with caution in patients with which diagnoses?
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: Decongestants can elevate blood pressure and heart rate, requiring caution in hypertension and heart disease. They are commonly used for allergic rhinitis and are not contraindicated in diabetes or hyperthyroidism.
Question 2 of 5
An ulcer caused by H. pylori can be successfully treated with which classification of drugs?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Antibiotics eradicate H. pylori, the primary cause of many ulcers, allowing healing. H2-receptor blockers, antacids, and PPIs manage symptoms but do not treat the infection.
Question 3 of 5
A client has been diagnosed with allergic rhinitis. Which symptoms would the nurse expect to observe?
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Allergic rhinitis typically causes sneezing, watery eyes, nasal congestion, and sometimes urticaria. Wheezing is more associated with asthma.
Question 4 of 5
Patients should be advised not to overuse laxatives, because the smooth muscle in the colon can lose its tone. What condition should the nurse warn the client can occur if this happens?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Overuse of laxatives can lead to chronic constipation by reducing colon muscle tone, causing dependency and decreased natural bowel function.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse explains to the client why inhalation medications work rapidly. What should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Inhalation medications work rapidly due to the lungs' large surface area, concentrated dosing in a small area, and rich blood supply, facilitating quick absorption.