ATI RN
Safety Pharmacology Across the Lifespan Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 52-year-old man with glaucoma is seen by a new ophthalmologist who prescribes latanoprost for his glaucoma that is refractory to medical treatments. The physician must warn the patient about which of the following possible adverse effects of this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A 37-year-old man with gastroesophageal reflux takes over-the-counter cimetidine. He has no health care insurance and thus does not go to see a physician. This patient must be aware of which of the following side effects of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A 36-year-old man with multiple medical problems including diabetes, hypertension, and morbid obesity is hospitalized for treatment of a vancomycin-resistant Enterobacter infection. Recent blood cultures are positive. He is given quinupristin/dalfopristin intravenously through the antecubital vein. Which of the following sequelae is most likely?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A 32-year-old man with HIV disease is hospitalized in the intensive care unit. He is receiving intravenous pentamidine for suspected Pneumocystis pneumonia. After 3 days of therapy, his serum glucose level is 250 mg/dL. He is not known to be a diabetic. What is the most likely explanation for this finding?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A 27-year-old woman complains of a 3-year history of depressed mood, loss of interest in her hobbies, and low energy levels following a job change and a move to a new city. Her physician prescribes fluoxetine to help improve her mood. After 2 weeks, she returns stating that she feels no better. What is the physician's best response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.