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Pharmacology Across the Lifespan ATI Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 50-year-old postmenopausal patient who has had a hysterectomy has moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms and is discussing estrogen therapy (ET) with the nurse. The patient is concerned about adverse effects of ET. The nurse will tell her that:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A patient prescribed dutasteride 2 weeks ago presents with continued complaints of urinary hesitancy. Which action is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dutasteride, a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor, takes up to 1 month or more to reduce prostate size and improve urinary symptoms like hesitancy. After only 2 weeks, continued symptoms are expected, so documenting and educating the patient (not escalating dose, testing urine, or examining prostate) is most appropriate, making option D correct.
Question 3 of 5
A nursing student asks why albuterol, which is selective for beta2 receptors, causes an increased heart rate in some patients. How does the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
What factor is most important for the nurse to assess when evaluating
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A client with HIV has been taking lopinavir with ritonavir for the past 8 years and has noticed a redistribution of body fat in the arms, legs, and abdomen. The nurse will evaluate this client for what other additional adverse effects associated with this drug? (select one that does not apply)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.