ATI RN
Advanced Pharmacology Across the Lifespan Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 44-year-old man with depression is currently being managed with paroxetine. He presents to his primary care physician complaining of loss of libido, delayed ejaculation, and occasional inability to ejaculate. Which of the following is the best course of action for this patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse will be administering an antitussive medication containing codeine to a patient. What is the priority assessment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Codeine, an opioid antitussive, suppresses cough but can cause respiratory depression, a serious adverse effect. Assessing respiratory rate is the priority to ensure safety before administration. Pulse oximetry and lung sounds are useful but secondary; sputum consistency relates to expectorants, not antitussives.
Question 3 of 5
A patient diagnosed with hepatitis B begins treatment with Adefovir and ask how long the drug therapy will last. what time frame will the prescriber give the patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: An indefinite, prolonged period of time. Adefovir is typically used as a long-term treatment for chronic hepatitis B to suppress the virus and prevent liver damage. Treatment duration is often indefinite as stopping the medication can lead to viral reactivation. Choice A is incorrect as waiting for nephrotoxicity to occur before stopping treatment is not a safe practice. Choice B is incorrect as lifetime treatment is not always necessary. Choice C is incorrect as 48 weeks is not sufficient for chronic hepatitis B treatment.
Question 4 of 5
A patient diagnosed with otitis externa and taking fluoroquinolone/glucocorticoid combination medication asks the NP what benefit is to taking the medications together. You reply?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because the glucocorticoid helps reduce swelling and pain caused by inflammation in otitis externa, while the fluoroquinolone effectively treats the infection. Combining both medications addresses both aspects of the condition, providing comprehensive treatment. Choice A is incorrect because there is no contraindication for using these medications together in this context. Choice C is incorrect as glucocorticoids do not specifically decrease adverse effects of fluoroquinolones. Choice D is also incorrect as glucocorticoids do not directly impact the development of antibiotic resistance to fluoroquinolones.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following diseases or disorders are most likely treated with ACE inhibitors?
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: I apologize for the error in the question. However, if we assume the correct answer is meant to be "D: Angina," the rationale is as follows: ACE inhibitors are commonly used to treat angina by dilating blood vessels, reducing blood pressure, and improving blood flow to the heart. Other choices are incorrect because ACE inhibitors are not typically used to treat hyperthyroidism, pulmonary hypertension, or Cushing's syndrome.