ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology II Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client about digestion. Which statement reflects that the client understands the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Digestion is the breakdown of food into absorbable molecules. Other options describe cardiac output, peristalsis, or acid neutralization, which are not the full process of digestion.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 0.9% sodium chloride IV infusion 1000 mL bag at a rate of 200 mL/hr for a client who has rhabdomyolysis. The nurse should expect the IV pump to infuse over how many hr?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using the formula volume/rate: 1000 mL / 200 mL/hr = 5 hours.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is receiving a dopamine infusion at a low dose for treatment of shock. Which of the following findings is an expected effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low-dose dopamine dilates renal blood vessels, increasing renal blood flow and urine output, aiding in shock management.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has asthma. The client asks the nurse how albuterol helps his breathing. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the response?
Correct Answer: A,E
Rationale: Albuterol, a bronchodilator, relieves wheezing and opens airways by relaxing bronchial smooth muscles. It does not reduce inflammation, increase mucus, or directly target coughing.
Question 5 of 5
Decongestants should be used with caution in patients with which diagnoses?
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: Decongestants can elevate blood pressure and heart rate, requiring caution in hypertension and heart disease. They are commonly used for allergic rhinitis and are not contraindicated in diabetes or hyperthyroidism.