ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Final Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is educating student nurses on the difference between the upper and lower respiratory tract. Which medications are primarily used for upper respiratory conditions?
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Decongestants, antitussives, and expectorants are primarily used for upper respiratory conditions. Decongestants relieve nasal congestion, antitussives suppress coughing, and expectorants help clear mucus. H4 antagonists and albuterol are more relevant for allergic or lower respiratory conditions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has been taking sertraline (Zoloft) for 2 weeks. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An increase in mood is a direct indication that sertraline is effective. Sertraline is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders by increasing serotonin levels in the brain.
Question 3 of 5
A client diagnosed with allergic rhinitis is prescribed an antihistamine to assist with symptoms. Which of the following medications below would be considered a second-generation antihistamine?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cetirizine (Zyrtec) is a second-generation antihistamine. Second-generation antihistamines are known for causing less sedation compared to first-generation antihistamines.
Question 4 of 5
A client has overdosed on scopolamine (Scopace) while being treated for motion sickness. The nurse recognizes she will administer which reversal medication for an anticholinergic overdose?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Physostigmine is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor that reverses anticholinergic toxicity, such as scopolamine overdose.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for lithium to treat bipolar disorder. The nurse should instruct the client to ensure an adequate intake of which of the following dietary elements?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adequate sodium intake is crucial for clients taking lithium. Lithium and sodium compete for reabsorption in the kidneys; low sodium levels can lead to higher lithium levels, increasing the risk of lithium toxicity.