ATI RN
Safety Pharmacology Across the Lifespan ATI Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to care for a patient who is receiving digoxin. When screening for potential adverse effects from this drug, the nurse will review which of this patient’s laboratory results?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
Based on changes in hepatic function in older adult patients, which adjustment should the nurse expect for oral medications that undergo extensive first-pass metabolism?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse provides teaching to a group of nursing students about the risks and benefits of hormone therapy (HT), including estrogen therapy (ET) and combination estrogen/progestin therapy (EPT). Which statement by a student indicates understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Estrogen therapy (ET) is primarily beneficial for suppressing menopausal symptoms like hot flashes and preventing bone loss (not reversing osteoporosis). It does not protect against coronary heart disease—studies show increased risks of stroke and breast cancer—and EPT (estrogen/progestin) is not safer, especially as progestin increases breast cancer risk. Option D correctly identifies the main benefits of ET, aligning with evidence-based teaching.
Question 4 of 5
A patient has just purchased a 1-year supply of 28-day-cycle oral contraceptives. She tells the nurse she wishes she had planned things better, because she has calculated that her period will begin during her upcoming honeymoon. What will the nurse suggest?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: To delay her period during the honeymoon, the patient can skip the inert (placebo) pills and immediately start a new pack of active pills, extending the cycle safely for up to four cycles with her existing 28-day supply. Discontinuing OCs (B), switching to extended-cycle products (C), or adding DMPA (D) isn’t necessary given her current stock, making option A the simplest solution.
Question 5 of 5
A patient with type I diabetes is taking NPH insulin, 30 units every day. A nurse notes that the patient is also taking metoprolol (Lopressor). What education should the nurse provide to the patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.