ATI RN
ATI NUR 229 Pharmacology Test 1 OEK Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse teaches the client that the major disadvantage of antitussive therapy on Robitussin A-C is that:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Robitussin A-C contains codeine, an opioid antitussive that commonly causes drowsiness, impacting daily activities. Other options are not significant disadvantages.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has poison ivy and is prescribed diphenhydramine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give regarding the adverse effect of dry mouth associated with diphenhydramine?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diphenhydramine, an antihistamine, can cause dry mouth. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking on hard candies stimulates saliva, alleviating discomfort. Other options do not address dry mouth effectively.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who reports taking pseudoephedrine for sinus congestion as needed. The nurse should identify that pseudoephedrine is contraindicated for which of the following client conditions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pseudoephedrine, a decongestant, causes vasoconstriction, which can elevate blood pressure, making it contraindicated in hypertension. It is not contraindicated for migraines, eczema, or diverticulitis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is experiencing status asthmaticus. Which of the following interventions is the priority for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In status asthmaticus, a life-threatening asthma exacerbation, administering a short-acting beta-2 agonist like albuterol is the priority to relieve bronchospasm and improve airflow.
Question 5 of 5
Patient teaching regarding expectorants should instruct the patient to perform which action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Expectorants like guaifenesin thin mucus, making it easier to cough up. Increasing fluid intake helps keep mucus less viscous, aiding expectoration. Restricting fluids thickens mucus, and constipation is not a common issue with expectorants.