ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Quiz 3 e25 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which instruction is most appropriate for a client who is receiving a bulk-forming laxative?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bulk-forming laxatives require ample water to swell and promote bowel movements, preventing constipation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is going to take an expectorant to manage a cough. The nurse should explain that this type of medication treats coughs by which of the following mechanisms?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Expectorants thin and loosen mucus, stimulating secretions to facilitate cough clearance.
Question 3 of 5
What is the best method for the nurse to ensure that the patient is correctly using an inhaler?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Return demonstration allows the nurse to observe and correct the patient's inhaler technique, ensuring proper use.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is having an acute asthma exacerbation. When auscultating the client's chest, the nurse should expect to hear which of the following sounds?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Expiratory wheezing is characteristic of asthma due to airway narrowing during exhalation, unlike rales, friction rubs, or rhonchi.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer fluoxetine 10 mg PO to an older adult client. Available is fluoxetine oral solution 20 mg/5 mL. How many ml should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 10 mg ÷ (20 mg/5 mL) = 10 ÷ 4 = 2.5 mL.