ATI RN
Pathophysiology Final Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
When starting on oral contraceptives, what should the nurse include in the education regarding the timing of the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: When educating a patient starting on oral contraceptives, it is essential to stress the importance of taking the medication at the same time each day. This ensures stable hormone levels, improving the effectiveness of the contraceptives in preventing pregnancy.
Choice B is incorrect because consistency in timing is crucial for maintaining hormone levels.
Choice C is incorrect as there is no specific requirement to take oral contraceptives in the morning to avoid side effects.
Choice D is incorrect as oral contraceptives may take some time to become fully effective, and consistent timing is important for their efficacy.
Question 2 of 5
Prior to administering iodoquinol (Yodoxin), what assessment should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Before administering iodoquinol (Yodoxin), the nurse should assess for allergy to iodine since iodoquinol is a medication containing iodine. Assessing for skin eruptions (choice
C) and ophthalmic symptoms (choice
D) are not specifically related to iodoquinol administration. Noting the time the patient last ate (choice
B) may be relevant for certain medications but is not directly related to assessing for an allergy to iodine in this case.
Question 3 of 5
A patient is taking a statin for hyperlipidemia. What important instruction should the nurse provide to the patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is to instruct the patient to take the medication at night to avoid muscle pain. Statins are known to potentially cause muscle pain or weakness; taking the medication at night can help reduce the incidence of these side effects. Option B is incorrect because the timing of statin administration is not related to its effectiveness throughout the day. Option C is a general precaution when taking medications but not the most important instruction specific to statins. Option D is incorrect as taking the medication with a high-fat meal can actually decrease its absorption.
Question 4 of 5
A female patient is concerned about the side effects of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). What common side effect should the nurse explain?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Weight gain. Weight gain is a common side effect of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) due to hormonal changes. Patients should be informed about this possibility as part of their treatment plan. Hair loss (
Choice
B) is not a common side effect of HRT. Increased libido (
Choice
C) and decreased energy levels (
Choice
D) are not typically associated with HRT side effects.
Therefore, the nurse should focus on discussing weight gain with the patient.
Question 5 of 5
When caring for a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), the disease the nurse is dealing with is an example of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: When a nurse cares for a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), the nurse is dealing with an autoimmune disease. In autoimmune diseases like SLE, the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own tissues.
Choice A, 'Autoimmunity,' is the correct answer because SLE is an example of the immune system attacking self-antigens, leading to tissue damage and inflammation.
Choices B, C, and D are incorrect. Alloimmunity refers to the immune response against foreign antigens from members of the same species, homoimmunity is not a recognized term in immunology, and alleimmunity is not a valid term in this context.