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Effects of Pharmacological Treatments on Clients Across a Lifespan Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 64-year-old woman is hospitalized for COPD exacerbation. While in the hospital, she becomes constipated. She also takes metoprolol for hypertension and mirtazapine for depression. The physician gives her docusate. Which of the following adverse reactions is most likely to occur as a result of docusate administration in this patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A 58-year-old man with a long history of depression is evaluated for treatment by his primary care physician. The physician begins treatment with sertraline. The patient is concerned about the possibility of sexual dysfunction. Which of the following changes is possible?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A 74-year-old man with bladder cancer and refractory depression is tried on a new agent to help his depression. Tranylcypromine is begun by his primary care physician. Which of the following adverse reactions may be expected in this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A 34-year-old man with a seizure disorder presents to the emergency department with severe left-sided flank pain. The pain began suddenly this morning and has not improved. His urinalysis shows microscopic hematuria, and a KUB confirms a kidney stone. Which pain medication should be avoided in this patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A 44-year-old man with multiple medical problems is placed on a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor which inhibits bicarbonate reabsorption and acts as a weak diuretic. This agent works at which of the following areas in the nephron?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.