ATI RN
ATI Pathophysiology Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
When starting on oral contraceptives, what key point should the nurse emphasize about taking the medication consistently?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: When starting on oral contraceptives, it is crucial to take them at the same time each day to maintain stable hormone levels and ensure their effectiveness in preventing pregnancy.
Choice B is incorrect because consistency in timing is essential to maximize contraceptive efficacy.
Choice C is incorrect as there is no evidence that taking oral contraceptives in the morning helps avoid nighttime side effects.
Choice D is incorrect because oral contraceptives do not provide immediate effectiveness and require consistent use to prevent pregnancy.
Question 2 of 5
A client arrives with symptoms of stroke. What should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing the level of consciousness is a critical first step in evaluating a potential stroke. Changes in the level of consciousness can indicate the severity and location of brain damage, helping to guide immediate interventions. Assessing blood pressure, pupil reaction, and heart rate are also important aspects of the assessment in a suspected stroke patient. However, the priority is to quickly determine the client's level of consciousness to assess their neurological status.
Question 3 of 5
A male patient with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is prescribed finasteride (Proscar). What is the expected therapeutic effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Decreased urinary frequency and urgency. Finasteride is used to reduce the size of the prostate gland in patients with BPH, which helps alleviate symptoms such as urinary frequency and urgency.
Choice B, decreased blood pressure, is incorrect because finasteride is not indicated for lowering blood pressure.
Choice C, increased urinary output, is incorrect as finasteride does not typically increase urine production.
Choice D, increased hair growth, is incorrect as the primary use of finasteride is not for promoting hair growth but rather for treating BPH.
Question 4 of 5
Why is it important for a patient to take a new oral contraceptive at the same time each day?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A. Taking oral contraceptives at the same time each day is crucial for maintaining stable hormone levels, which is essential for the contraceptive's effectiveness in preventing pregnancy.
Choice B is incorrect because the primary reason for taking the medication consistently is hormone level stability, not specifically to reduce breakthrough bleeding.
Choice C is incorrect as it focuses on absorption and effectiveness, which are important but do not address the main reason for consistent timing.
Choice D is incorrect because missing doses can impact contraceptive efficacy, making consistent timing essential for optimal protection.
Question 5 of 5
An older adult man has moved to a long-term care facility, and the nurse is performing medication reconciliation. The resident's current medication regimen includes alfuzosin (Uroxatral). After considering the most likely indication for this drug, what potential problem should the nurse include in the resident's interdisciplinary plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C, 'Sexual dysfunction.' Alfuzosin is commonly prescribed for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a condition that can lead to sexual dysfunction in older men. It is important to include this potential problem in the interdisciplinary plan of care to address the impact of the medication on the resident's sexual health.
Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because while alfuzosin can affect urinary function, the primary concern related to this medication in this scenario is sexual dysfunction due to its indication for BPH.