ATI RN
ATI NUR 229 Pharmacology Test 1 OEK Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which type of medication is the first-line treatment for nasal congestion?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nasal glucocorticoids, like fluticasone, reduce inflammation in nasal passages, making them the most effective first-line treatment for nasal congestion due to allergic or non-allergic rhinitis. Leukotriene modifiers are mainly for asthma, decongestants offer temporary relief, and antihistamines target allergy symptoms but are less effective for congestion alone.
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
A 26-year-old female is brought to the emergency department while having an asthma attack. She is given a nebulizer treatment with the medication albuterol. The nurse's immediate assessment priority would be to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: During an asthma attack, assessing respiratory rate and oxygen saturation (SpO2) is critical to evaluate the effectiveness of albuterol and ensure adequate oxygenation. Other assessments are secondary.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has asthma and new prescriptions for beclomethasone and albuterol, both by inhaler. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Albuterol, a bronchodilator, should be used before beclomethasone, a corticosteroid, to open airways and enhance corticosteroid delivery. Beclomethasone is not for acute symptoms, and timing is less critical than sequence.