ATI RN
CNS Drugs Pharmacology Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 55-year-old woman undergoes surgery. She receives several drugs for preoperative care and intraoperative. Toward the end of the procedure she develops hyperthermia, hypertension, hyperkalemia, muscle rigidity, and metabolic acidosis. Which of the following drugs is most likely to have participated in this reaction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
Minipill hormonal contraception is composed of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The minipill (choice D) contains only low-dose progestin, thickening cervical mucus and altering endometrium to prevent pregnancy, ideal for those avoiding estrogen (e.g., breastfeeding). Choices A and B describe combined pills, choice C isn't a standard contraceptive. Progestin-only composition reduces estrogen-related risks, a key option in contraception.
Question 3 of 5
Propylthiouracil can produce:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Possible treatment of hypoglycemia should NOT include:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
In hypothyroidism, T4 is more commonly prescribed as a supplement than T3 because:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.