ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology II Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
What is the earliest sign of shock that the nurse would monitor for during a routine assessment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Restlessness is an early sign of shock, reflecting sympathetic nervous system activation due to decreased tissue perfusion. Pale skin, thirst, and nausea appear later.
Question 3 of 5
Decongestants should be used with caution in patients with which diagnoses?
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: Decongestants can increase blood pressure and heart rate, posing risks in hypertension and heart disease. Diabetes, hyperthyroidism, and allergic rhinitis are not typical contraindications.
Question 4 of 5
........................are the most effective drugs for controlling severe diarrhea.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Antidiarrheals like loperamide slow intestinal motility, reducing severe diarrhea. Other drug classes are less effective for this purpose.
Question 5 of 5
An adult patient presents to the emergency department with complaints of shortness of breath and increased work of breathing. The patient has a past medical history of asthma, hypertension. The nurse anticipates which of the following medications will be initially administered to the patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Albuterol is the first-line treatment for acute asthma exacerbations due to its rapid bronchodilation.