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ATI Pharmacology Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 19-year-old G1P0 woman at 34 weeks gestation lost her eyeglasses for a day. Constant squinting causes her to develop a headache. She asks her doctor for a pain reliever. Which of the following drugs may disrupt her fetus' circulatory system?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
Which statement is accurate concerning the use of aspirin (ASA) to treat pain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aspirin's use for pain involves anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, but it risks GI irritation. Enteric-coated capsules minimize this by dissolving in the intestine, not the stomach, reducing bleeding risk—an accurate statement. High doses are true for anticoagulation, not pain relief, where lower doses suffice. Herbs like garlic and ginger increase bleeding risk, not inflammation relief, making it dangerous advice. Low doses (choice D, 325 mg) primarily prevent clotting, not significantly reduce inflammation, which requires higher doses. Choice B correctly reflects a practical measure to enhance aspirin's safety profile for pain management.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is managing the care of a group of patients with schizophrenia. The patients are receiving conventional antipsychotic medications. When assessing for anticholinergic side effects, which would the nurse immediately report to the physician?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Conventional antipsychotics (e.g., haloperidol) cause anticholinergic effects like urinary retention , a potential emergency risking bladder damage, requiring immediate reporting. Dystonia is extrapyramidal, not anticholinergic. Headache and hypertension aren't typical anticholinergic signs. D prioritizes urgent intervention, making it the correct choice.
Question 4 of 5
A client with type 2 diabetes is prescribed insulin glargine (Lantus). Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Insulin glargine, a long-acting basal insulin, provides steady glucose control without a peak. Mixing it with regular insulin is incorrect'glargine's pH precipitates if combined, altering its action, indicating a teaching need. Same-time injection ensures consistency. Overnight control and no peak align with its 24-hour, flat profile. The misconception about mixing risks erratic glucose levels, critical in type 2 diabetes where stability is key. Further teaching must clarify glargine's unique formulation, preventing administration errors that could lead to hypo- or hyperglycemia, making B the statement requiring correction.
Question 5 of 5
The following drugs can induce malignant hyperthermia:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.