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ATI NUR 229 Pharmacology Test 1 OEK Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Patient teaching regarding expectorants should instruct the patient to perform which action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Expectorants like guaifenesin thin mucus, making it easier to cough up. Increasing fluid intake helps keep mucus less viscous, aiding expectoration. Restricting fluids thickens mucus, and constipation is not a common issue with expectorants.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse teaches the client that the major disadvantage of antitussive therapy on Robitussin A-C is that:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Robitussin A-C contains codeine, an opioid antitussive that commonly causes drowsiness, impacting daily activities. Other options are not significant disadvantages.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is experiencing status asthmaticus. Which of the following interventions is the priority for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In status asthmaticus, a life-threatening asthma exacerbation, administering a short-acting beta-2 agonist like albuterol is the priority to relieve bronchospasm and improve airflow.
Question 4 of 5
A 26-year-old female is brought to the emergency department while having an asthma attack. She is given a nebulizer treatment with the medication albuterol. The nurse's immediate assessment priority would be to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: During an asthma attack, assessing respiratory rate and oxygen saturation (SpO2) is critical to evaluate the effectiveness of albuterol and ensure adequate oxygenation. Other assessments are secondary.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for codeine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Codeine, an opioid, can cause dizziness and orthostatic hypotension. Changing positions slowly reduces fall risk. Diarrhea is not typical, alcohol should be avoided entirely, and taking with food may reduce nausea.