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Safety Pharmacology Across the Lifespan ATI Quizlet Questions
Question 1 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 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
A patient using Afrin nasal spray complains of worsening cold symptoms and tells the nurse, 'I don’t understand why this is not working. I am using it almost every 3 hours!' The nurse’s response is based on knowledge that
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of hypertension is to start drug therapy for rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following drugs would be contraindicated or used cautiously for this client? select one that does not apply)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse notes that the client has reached his nadir. What does this finding signify?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.