ATI RN
ATI Pathophysiology Questions
Question 1 of 5
A male patient with erectile dysfunction has asked for a prescription for sildenafil (Viagra). Before giving this medication, the nurse should assess for which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sildenafil should not be used by patients taking nitrates, as the combination can lead to severe hypotension.
Question 2 of 5
After studying about fungi, which information indicates a correct understanding of fungi? Fungi causing deep or systemic infections:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fungi causing deep or systemic infections are commonly opportunistic, especially in immunocompromised individuals.
Question 3 of 5
A patient has been prescribed clomiphene citrate (Clomid) for infertility. What should the nurse include in the teaching plan about the use of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clomiphene is typically taken daily for 5 days at the beginning of the menstrual cycle to stimulate ovulation.
Question 4 of 5
When the body produces antibodies against its own tissue, the condition is called
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: When the body produces antibodies against its own tissue, it is called autoimmunity.
Question 5 of 5
A 50-year-old woman has had a relapse of her multiple sclerosis (MS) after several years of being symptom-free. Which of the following factors is most likely to have contributed to her relapse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Physical overexertion can contribute to an MS relapse, triggering symptoms to reappear.
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