ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology II Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What symptom is more common to a duodenal ulcer than a gastric ulcer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Postprandial pain, occurring 2-3 hours after meals, is more common in duodenal ulcers due to gastric acid and duodenal contractions triggered by food. Nighttime pain, anorexia, and nausea/vomiting occur in both ulcer types.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer diphenhydramine to a client who is to receive a blood transfusion. The nurse should explain that the purpose of diphenhydramine is to prevent which of the following manifestations of a transfusion reaction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diphenhydramine prevents allergic transfusion reactions like urticaria by blocking histamine effects.
Question 3 of 5
A client has been diagnosed with pancreatic insufficiency. Which treatment option does the nurse anticipate for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Replacement therapy with pancreatic enzymes is the primary treatment for pancreatic insufficiency to aid digestion.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for docusate sodium. The nurse should recognize which of the following statements indicates the client understands the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Docusate sodium softens stools within 1-3 days by increasing water absorption in the intestines, indicating correct understanding. It is not for diarrhea, requires a full glass of water, and should not be taken with mineral oil.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 1,000 mL of lactated Ringer's IV over 6 hr. The drop factor of the manual IV tubing is 10 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/min?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using the formula (volume × drop factor) / time in minutes: (1000 mL × 10 gtt/mL) / 360 min = 27.78 gtt/min, rounded to 28 gtt/min.