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ATI Practice Exam Pharmacology The Endocrine System Questions
Question 1 of 5
Angiotension II receptor agents medications
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Angiotensin II receptor agents, also known as angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), have medication names that typically end in "sartan." Examples of angiotensin II receptor agents include losartan, valsartan, irbesartan, and telmisartan.
Therefore, option A, "sar-tan," is the correct answer that matches the medication naming convention for this drug class.
Question 2 of 5
A patient is concerned about the adverse effects of the fibric acid derivative she is taking to lower her cholesterol level. Which is an adverse effect of this class of medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fibric acid derivatives, also known as fibrates, are a class of medications commonly used to lower cholesterol levels. One of the potential adverse effects of fibric acid derivatives is joint pain. Patients taking these medications may experience muscle and joint pain, also known as myalgia and arthralgia. It is important for patients to report any new or worsening joint pain while taking fibric acid derivatives to their healthcare provider for further evaluation and management.
Question 3 of 5
A 13-year-old female presents with 3 months of easy bruisability and bone pain. Complete blood count shows extreme leukocytosis. She is diagnosed with ALL and begins a chemotherapy regimen. One of her chemotherapeutic drugs is cyclophosphamide. What should also be given to avoid a potentially serious side effect of cyclophosphamide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cyclophosphamide in ALL risks hemorrhagic cystitis from acrolein, a toxic metabolite. Mesna binds acrolein, preventing bladder damage. Methylene blue , N-acetylcysteine , Ibuprofen , and Succimer (E) don't address this. Mesna's specificity ensures safe chemotherapy, critical in this young patient.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse has taught the client with osteoporosis about how to manage the illness. Which statement by the client indicates that additional teaching is necessary?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Calcium at bedtime risks poor absorption-meals optimize it, per pharmacokinetics-needing correction. Alcohol avoidance, walking (weight-bearing), and milk (calcium) aid osteoporosis. Bedtime timing misstep shows gaps, per education.
Question 5 of 5
The patient tells the nurse that she is interested in the human brain and questions which parts of the brain control anxiety and insomnia. What is the best reply by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The limbic system (e.g., amygdala) drives anxiety-emotional response-while the reticular activating system (RAS) regulates sleep-wake, impacting insomnia, per neuroanatomy. Frontal lobes plan, not directly control these. Thalamus relays, not initiates. Hypothalamus affects sleep but less anxiety. Limbic-RAS pairing fits, answering precisely.