ATI RN
Lifespan Pharmacology Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client has been started on oral acyclovir for genital herpes. What should be included in the teaching instructions for the client? (select one that does not apply)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acyclovir is an antiviral used to treat genital herpes. Increasing fluid intake (A) helps maintain hydration and supports kidney function, as acyclovir is excreted renally. Reporting neurological symptoms like dizziness or confusion (B) is critical due to potential side effects. Using barrier methods like condoms (E) prevents transmission. Decreasing fluid intake (C) is incorrect as it could increase drug concentration to toxic levels, and taking the drug only during symptoms (D) contradicts the need for consistent dosing to suppress the virus.
Question 2 of 5
You are Caring for a 57-year-old female with a history of ulcerative colitis. For years she has not taken care of herself and her recent labs demonstrate a HgbA1C of 12.3 and a fasting glucose of 289 mg/dL. Her serum creatinine is 0.9mg/dL (ref range 0.5-1.0mg/dL for a female). Knowing the ADA diabetes care management standards direct for the use of Metformin as the initial line of treatment for diabetes type 2, what would you want to make sure you tell this patient about the adverse events associated with this drug?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A pediatric nurse treating a 7-year-old female patient post status asthmaticus must understand that bronchodilators generally act by selectively
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A nursing student is reviewing mechanisms of drug action. Which of the following matches the MOA of glucocorticoids?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Guaifenesin promotes increased cough production by increasing and thinning mucous secretions. These actions allow patients to decrease chest congestion by coughing out secretions by which of the following mechanisms?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.