ATI RN
Pharmacology Across the Lifespan ATI Quizlet Questions
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A nursing student asks why albuterol, which is selective for beta2 receptors, causes an increased heart rate in some patients. How does the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
What factor is most important for the nurse to assess when evaluating
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A client with HIV has been taking lopinavir with ritonavir for the past 8 years and has noticed a redistribution of body fat in the arms, legs, and abdomen. The nurse will evaluate this client for what other additional adverse effects associated with this drug? (select one that does not apply)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A patient looks up the drug he is taking in a drug guide. The pt asks the nurse why the physician prescribed a drug with a lethal dose. What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.