ATI RN
Pharmacology Across the Lifespan ATI Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse assigned to pulmonology must understand that medications used to treat manifestations of COPD include all of the following except
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Benzodiazepines are not typically used to treat COPD manifestations; they are anxiolytics or sedatives that can depress respiration, which is counterproductive in COPD management. Bronchodilators (e.g., beta-2 agonists), methylxanthines (e.g., theophylline), and anticholinergics (e.g., ipratropium) are standard treatments that help relieve bronchoconstriction and improve airflow.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse caring for a patient diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis should understand that the expected pharmacological action of Acetylcysteine is to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Anticholinergic effects like dry mouth and constipation are commonly observed with all of the following drug classes except
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following medications should not be taken by clients who are breastfeeding due to risks like peptic ulcer disease and intracranial bleeds?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A patient has been instructed to take one enteric-coated low-dose aspirin a day as part of therapy to prevent strokes. The nurse will provide which instruction when providing patient teaching about this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.