ATI RN
Lifespan Pharmacology Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 21-year-old woman comes to the physician for counseling prior to conception. She delivered a female newborn with anencephaly 1 year ago. The newborn died at the age of 4 days. She asks the physician if she can take any vitamins to decrease her risk for conceiving a fetus with anencephaly. It is most appropriate for the physician to recommend which of the following vitamins?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Folic acid supplementation (0.4-4 mg daily) reduces the risk of neural tube defects (NTDs) like anencephaly, which results from failure of neural tube closure. Her prior NTD-affected pregnancy increases recurrence risk, making folic acid critical preconception. Biotin (A), thiamine (C), riboflavin (D), pyridoxine (E), and B₁₂ (F) don’t prevent NTDs; B₁₂ deficiency causes other defects, not anencephaly.
Question 2 of 5
When prescribing acyclovir patients should be educated regarding the:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
The NSAIDs are used on a chronic basis by many who suffer headache and inflammation. Many individuals do not require chronic use of these compounds can lead to major adverse effects on which organ system(s)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Your 23 year old female patient is pregnant and has gonorrhea. The medical history includes anaphylaxis following exposure to amoxicillin. The most appropriate drug to use is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Which science provides Primary Health care providers the opportunity to individualize drug therapy based on a patient's genetic makeup?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.