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ATI MED SURG RESPIRATORY EXAM LATEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM
WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
A nurse is caring for a client who states she has been taking
phenylephrine nasal drops for the past 10 days for sinusitis. The
nurse should assess the client for which of the following adverse
effects of this medication?
A. Sedation
B. Nasal congestion
C. Productive cough
D. Constipation - ANSWER-B. Nasal congestion
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for
dextromethropan to suppress a cough. The nurse should instruct
the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects of
this medication?
A. Diarrhea
B. Anxiety
C. Sedation
D. Palpitations - ANSWER-C. Sedation
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A nurse is teaching the family of a child who has cystic fibrosis
and a new prescription for acetycsteine. Which of the following
information should the nurse include in the instructions?
A. "Expect this medication to suppress your cough."
B. "Expect this medication to smell like rotten eggs."
C. "Expect this medication to cause euphoria."
D. "Expect this medication to turn your urine orange." - ANSWER-
B. "Expect this medication to smell like rotten eggs."
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for
diphenhydramine for allergic rhinitis. The nurse should instruct the
client to monitor for which of the following adverse reactions of
this medication? (select all that apply)
A. Dry mouth
B. Nonproductive cough
C. Skin rash
D. Drowsiness
E. Urinary hesitation - ANSWER-A. Dry mouth
D. Drowsiness
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E. Urinary hesitation
A nurse is teaching a client about the use of fluticasone to treat
perennial rhinitis. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "I should use the spray every 4 hrs while I am awake."
B. "It can take as long as 3 weeks before the medication takes a
maximum effect."
C. "This medication can also be used to treat motion sickness."
D. "I can use this medication when my nasal passages are
blocked." - ANSWER-B. "It can take as long as 3 weeks before
the medication takes a maximum effect."
A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving furosemide
IV for peripheral edema. Which of the following interventions
should the nurse include in the care plan of care? (select all that
apply)
A. Assess for tinnitus
B. Report urine out 50 mL/hr
C. Monitor serum potassium levels
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D. Elevate the head of bed slowly before ambulation
E. Recommend eating a banana daily - ANSWER-A. Assess for
tinnitus
C. Monitor serum potassium levels
D. Elevate the head of bed slowly before ambulation
E. Recommend eating a banana daily
A nurse is providing information to a client who has a new
prescription for hydrochlorothiazide. which of the following
information should the nurse include?
A. Take the medication with food
B. Plan to take the medication at bedtime
C. Expect increased swelling of the ankles
D. Fluid intake should be limited in the morning - ANSWER-A.
Take the medication with food
A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving spironolactone.
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the
provider?
A. Serum sodium 144 mEq/L
ATI MED SURG RESPIRATORY EXAM LATEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM
WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
A nurse is caring for a client who states she has been taking
phenylephrine nasal drops for the past 10 days for sinusitis. The
nurse should assess the client for which of the following adverse
effects of this medication?
A. Sedation
B. Nasal congestion
C. Productive cough
D. Constipation - ANSWER-B. Nasal congestion
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for
dextromethropan to suppress a cough. The nurse should instruct
the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects of
this medication?
A. Diarrhea
B. Anxiety
C. Sedation
D. Palpitations - ANSWER-C. Sedation
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A nurse is teaching the family of a child who has cystic fibrosis
and a new prescription for acetycsteine. Which of the following
information should the nurse include in the instructions?
A. "Expect this medication to suppress your cough."
B. "Expect this medication to smell like rotten eggs."
C. "Expect this medication to cause euphoria."
D. "Expect this medication to turn your urine orange." - ANSWER-
B. "Expect this medication to smell like rotten eggs."
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for
diphenhydramine for allergic rhinitis. The nurse should instruct the
client to monitor for which of the following adverse reactions of
this medication? (select all that apply)
A. Dry mouth
B. Nonproductive cough
C. Skin rash
D. Drowsiness
E. Urinary hesitation - ANSWER-A. Dry mouth
D. Drowsiness
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E. Urinary hesitation
A nurse is teaching a client about the use of fluticasone to treat
perennial rhinitis. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "I should use the spray every 4 hrs while I am awake."
B. "It can take as long as 3 weeks before the medication takes a
maximum effect."
C. "This medication can also be used to treat motion sickness."
D. "I can use this medication when my nasal passages are
blocked." - ANSWER-B. "It can take as long as 3 weeks before
the medication takes a maximum effect."
A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving furosemide
IV for peripheral edema. Which of the following interventions
should the nurse include in the care plan of care? (select all that
apply)
A. Assess for tinnitus
B. Report urine out 50 mL/hr
C. Monitor serum potassium levels
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D. Elevate the head of bed slowly before ambulation
E. Recommend eating a banana daily - ANSWER-A. Assess for
tinnitus
C. Monitor serum potassium levels
D. Elevate the head of bed slowly before ambulation
E. Recommend eating a banana daily
A nurse is providing information to a client who has a new
prescription for hydrochlorothiazide. which of the following
information should the nurse include?
A. Take the medication with food
B. Plan to take the medication at bedtime
C. Expect increased swelling of the ankles
D. Fluid intake should be limited in the morning - ANSWER-A.
Take the medication with food
A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving spironolactone.
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the
provider?
A. Serum sodium 144 mEq/L
