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ATI Proctored Pharmacology 2024 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient asks the nurse to tell her more about a new drug the patient has been prescribed called
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The most accurate response by the nurse is "This drug is the first medication your health care provider will use to treat your angina." This response provides important information to the patient that Ranexa is specifically used to treat angina. It also indicates that Ranexa is often the initial medication chosen for treating this condition, providing reassurance to the patient about the appropriateness of the prescribed drug.
Question 2 of 5
Which statement about ARBs does the nurse identify as being true?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: One of the key differences between Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) and Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitors is their impact on potassium levels. While both medications can cause hyperkalemia (high potassium levels), it is generally considered more likely to occur with ARBs compared to ACE inhibitors. This is because ACE inhibitors inhibit the breakdown of bradykinin, which in turn can enhance potassium retention, increasing the risk of hyperkalemia. Therefore, the nurse would correctly identify this statement about ARBs as being true.
Question 3 of 5
A patient is taking digoxin (Lanoxin) and a loop diuretic daily. When the nurse enters the room with the morning medications, the patient states, I am seeing a funny yellow color around the lights. What is the nurse™s next action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The patient's statement about seeing a funny yellow color around the lights is indicative of potential digoxin toxicity, as digoxin can cause visual disturbances, such as changes in color vision. The nurse should assess the patient for other symptoms of digoxin toxicity, which may include nausea, vomiting, confusion, and changes in heart rate. It is important to evaluate the patient's condition further to determine the appropriate course of action, including the need for further evaluation and potentially withholding the next dose of digoxin.
Question 4 of 5
During diuretic therapy, the nurse monitors the fluid and electrolyte status of the patient. Which assessment findings are symptoms of hyponatremia? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
What decreases the renin angiotensin aldosterone system?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Angiotensin 2 receptor antagonists work by blocking the action of angiotensin 2 on its receptors, therefore inhibiting the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS). By inhibiting this system, angiotensin 2 receptor antagonists help to decrease blood pressure and reduce the workload on the heart. This is in contrast to ACE inhibitors, which also affect the RAAS but work by preventing the formation of angiotensin 2 in the first place. Beta blockers, such as propranolol, work by blocking the effects of adrenaline (epinephrine) on beta receptors, mainly in the heart. While they are commonly used to manage high blood pressure and reduce the heart rate, they do not directly decrease the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system like angiotensin 2 receptor antagonists.