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ATI Proctored Pharmacology Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client with rheumatoid arthritis has been receiving hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) in recent months. The nurse tells the client to visit which of the following while on the treatment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hydroxychloroquine can cause retinal toxicity, leading to vision loss. Regular ophthalmologic examinations are essential to detect early signs of toxicity. While dental, pulmonary, and endocrine health are important, they are not directly related to hydroxychloroquine's side effects. Monitoring for retinal changes is critical to ensure the safe use of this medication.
Question 2 of 5
A client is prescribed total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which education should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) for long-term use requires a central line because it delivers high-concentration nutrients directly into large veins, like the subclavian, to avoid peripheral vein damage and ensure effective nutrient distribution. Clients can manage TPN at home with proper training, debunking the idea they must stay hospitalized until it's discontinued. It's also administered continuously or cyclically via an infusion pump for precise control, not on a twice-weekly outpatient schedule, which aligns with parenteral nutrition's complexity. The pump ensures steady delivery, critical for metabolic stability, while TPN's comprehensive nutritional support meets all dietary needs intravenously. This central line approach is standard for prolonged therapy, distinguishing it from short-term peripheral options, and supports home management, enhancing quality of life while addressing nutritional deficits effectively.
Question 3 of 5
Which type of classification system is being used when drugs are grouped together because they help treat a particular disease or condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Therapeutic classification groups drugs by disease or condition treated (e.g., antihypertensives for hypertension), focusing on clinical use. Mechanism of action (e.g., beta-blockers) targets how drugs work. Chemical classification uses structure. Pharmacological overlaps but emphasizes action. Therapeutic fits, reflecting treatment purpose, a practical nursing framework.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse provides care for elders in an assisted living facility. What does the nurse assess as a primary contributing factor for drug toxicity in the elderly?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dehydration, common in elders from reduced thirst, lowers drug clearance (e.g., renal function drops), risking toxicity-key in pharmacokinetics. Alcohol abuse varies, not primary. Constipation affects excretion less than fluid status. Stomach acid decreases, not increases, with age. Dehydration's impact on volume and clearance drives toxicity risk.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement is accurate regarding attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.