ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology II Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is being treated for peptic ulcer disease. Which medication should the client be taught to avoid?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: NSAIDs exacerbate peptic ulcers by reducing protective prostaglandins. H2-receptor blockers, antacids, and PPIs are beneficial.
Question 2 of 5
A client presents with shock in the hospital, and has a history of a recent infection. What does the nurse suspect that this client is experiencing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A recent infection suggests septic shock, driven by systemic inflammation, unlike other shock types.
Question 3 of 5
After taking the medication guaifenesin (Mucinex), the client complains of coughing up phlegm. What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Guaifenesin, an expectorant, loosens mucus, making coughing up phlegm a normal response. It is not an allergic reaction or indicative of new pathology.
Question 4 of 5
A client asks the nurse what ventilation is. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ventilation is the mechanical process of moving air into and out of the lungs, encompassing both inhalation and exhalation. Other options describe parts of respiration or perfusion.
Question 5 of 5
When administering norepinephrine (Levophed), the nurse monitors the patient for:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Norepinephrine, a vasopressor, raises blood pressure, so the nurse monitors for hypertension as a potential adverse effect.