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Pharmacology Across the Lifespan ATI Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient claims to get better effects with a tablet of Brand X of a drug than with a tablet of Brand Y of the same drug. Both brands contain the same amount of the active ingredient. What does the nurse know to be most likely?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A pregnant patient asks the nurse about the safe use of medications during the third trimester. What will the nurse tell her about drugs taken at this stage?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A prescriber has ordered medication for a newborn. The medication is eliminated primarily by hepatic metabolism. The nurse expects the prescriber to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A 50-year-old postmenopausal patient who has had a hysterectomy has moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms and is discussing estrogen therapy (ET) with the nurse. The patient is concerned about adverse effects of ET. The nurse will tell her that:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A patient has been taking a progestin-only, or 'minipill,' OC for 3 months and reports spotting and irregular menstrual cycles. The nurse will:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spotting and irregular cycles are common side effects of progestin-only pills due to their effect on the endometrium and lack of estrogen stabilization. This is expected and not indicative of missed doses, pregnancy, or need for backup contraception unless adherence is poor, making option B the appropriate nursing action.