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ATI Pharmacology NRSG 106 Fletcher Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client with hyperparathyroidism is taking alendronate. Which statements by the client indicate an understanding of the proper way to take this medication? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: D,E
Rationale: Avoiding alcohol reduces bone loss risk, and sitting up for 30 minutes prevents esophageal irritation, indicating proper understanding of alendronate administration.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has asthma about how to use an albuterol inhaler. Which of the following actions by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Holding the breath for 10 seconds after inhaling albuterol allows the medication to settle in the lungs, enhancing efficacy, indicating understanding, making option D correct.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has heart failure and is prescribed furosemide. Which of the following findings is an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Furosemide, a loop diuretic, increases potassium excretion, leading to hypokalemia, which can cause muscle weakness or arrhythmias, making option A correct.
Question 4 of 5
A patient with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and type 2 diabetes has been treated for pneumonia for the past week. The patient has been receiving intravenous corticosteroids as part of his therapy. At this time, the pneumonia has resolved, but when monitoring the blood glucose levels, the nurse notices that the level is still elevated. What is the best explanation for this elevation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Corticosteroids increase glucose levels by promoting gluconeogenesis and insulin resistance, explaining persistent hyperglycemia, making option B the best explanation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has diabetes and a new prescription for insulin glargine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide regarding this type of insulin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Insulin glargine is a long-acting insulin that provides a steady, continuous level of insulin for up to 24 hours, typically administered once daily. The correct duration is 18 to 24 hours, making option D accurate.