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ATI NUR 229 Pharmacology Test 1 OEK Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the medication record of a patient with asthma and notes the patient is taking inhaled fluticasone (Flovent). The nurse know that inhaled fluticasone (Flovent) is helpful in the treatment of asthma in what way?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fluticasone, an inhaled corticosteroid, reduces airway inflammation, a key factor in asthma. It's for long-term control, not acute relief, bronchodilation, or cardiovascular effects.
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: C
Rationale: Holding the breath for 10 seconds after inhaling albuterol allows the medication to reach deep into the lungs, maximizing effectiveness. Other actions reflect incorrect inhaler technique.
Question 3 of 5
The Parasympathetic Nervous System utilizes which neurotransmitter?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The parasympathetic nervous system uses acetylcholine in both preganglionic and postganglionic neurons to regulate rest-and-digest functions. Other options are incorrect neurotransmitters for this system.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed diphenhydramine to relieve pruritus. The client asks the nurse how he can minimize the daytime sedation he is experiencing. Which of the following responses should the nurse give?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Taking diphenhydramine at bedtime minimizes daytime sedation, as its sedative effects occur during sleep. Other options do not effectively reduce daytime drowsiness.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parent of a child who is prescribed diphenhydramine 25 mg elixir every 4 hr as needed. The amount available is diphenhydramine elixir 12.5 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calculation: 25 mg / (12.5 mg/5 mL) = 25 * 5 / 12.5 = 10 mL. The nurse should administer 10 mL per dose.