ATI RN
Quizlet ATI Pharmacology Final Questions
Question 1 of 5
A balanced anesthetic technique for production of general anesthesia may include which of the following drugs?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A balanced anesthetic technique for producing general anesthesia usually involves a combination of different types of drugs to achieve the desired level of unconsciousness, analgesia, muscle relaxation, and amnesia while minimizing adverse effects. The use of multiple drugs simultaneously allows for lower doses of each drug, reducing the risk of toxicity and adverse side effects. In a typical balanced anesthesia regimen, an inhalation anesthetic is used for the maintenance of anesthesia, a narcotic provides analgesia, a muscle relaxant is used to facilitate intubation and reduce muscle movements during surgery, and an IV barbiturate may be used as an induction agent to initiate anesthesia. Therefore, all of the options provided - an inhalation anesthetic, a narcotic, a muscle relaxant, and an IV barbiturate - are commonly included in a balanced anesthetic technique for producing general anesthesia.
Question 2 of 5
A patient is prescribed daptomycin. Which action(s) should the nurse implement? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Daptomycin is a lipopeptide antibiotic used to treat serious Gram-positive infections. Monitoring blood values, particularly creatine phosphokinase (CPK), is essential to detect muscle toxicity, which can lead to rhabdomyolysis. Daptomycin should be diluted in normal saline and administered over 30 minutes to ensure proper absorption and minimize adverse effects. Allergic reactions, though rare, should be monitored. Taking daptomycin on an empty stomach is not required, and gastrointestinal distress should be managed rather than ignored. Culturing the infected area before administration ensures the infection is susceptible to daptomycin.
Question 3 of 5
The student nurse is studying for a pharmacology exam and notices that many of the adrenergic blocking antagonists drugs studied in class have what suffix?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The suffix -lol is seen in many of the drug names for adrenergic blocking antagonists. The suffix -aine would indicate a topical anesthetic, whereas -azole indicates an antifungal, and the suffix -triptan relates to the triptans. The nurse should be familiar with drug name suffixes to aid in identifying drug classes and their therapeutic uses.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is to administer enteral medications to a patient who cannot swallow and is receiving continuous enteral feedings. Which is correct concerning administration of the enteral medications?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride (Flexeril) for the treatment of muscle spasm. Which of the following medical conditions is contraindicated with the use of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cyclobenzaprine, a muscle relaxant, has anticholinergic effects that can exacerbate angle-closure glaucoma by increasing intraocular pressure. It is contraindicated in patients with this condition. While it may cause dry mouth or urinary retention, it is not specifically contraindicated in diabetes, emphysema, or urinary tract infections. The anticholinergic properties of cyclobenzaprine make it unsuitable for patients with angle-closure glaucoma.