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ATI Pharmacology The Respiratory System Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient has been taking digoxin at home but took an accidental overdose and has developed toxicity. The patient has been admitted to the telemetry unit, where the physician has ordered
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct response is E, This drug is an antidote to digoxin and will help to lower the blood levels. In cases of digoxin toxicity, the antidote is digoxin immune fab (Digibind), which helps to lower the blood levels of digoxin by binding to it and facilitating its removal from the body. This response provides the patient with important information about the purpose of the medication being ordered by the physician. It is crucial that the patient understands the rationale behind the treatment to manage the overdose effectively.
Question 2 of 5
A patient taking isoniazid is worried about the negative effects of the drug. The nurse provides information knowing that which is an adverse effect of the drug?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Isoniazid is associated with hepatotoxicity, which can range from asymptomatic elevation of liver enzymes to severe hepatitis. Patients should be monitored for symptoms such as fatigue, nausea, and jaundice. Ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity are not common adverse effects of isoniazid. Optic neuritis is a rare side effect of ethambutol, another antitubercular drug, not isoniazid.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing education about the use of sublingual nitroglycerin tablets. She asks the patient, What would you do if you experienced chest pain while mowing your yard? You have your bottle of sublingual nitroglycerin with you. Which actions by the patient are appropriate in this situation? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. Stop the activity, and lie down or sit down: It is important for the patient to immediately stop the physical activity that may be exacerbating the chest pain and sit or lie down. This helps reduce the workload on the heart and oxygen demand.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following cytotoxic drugs is least likely to cause emesis during chemotherapy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Emesis risk depends on chemotherapeutic emetogenicity. Cisplatin, dacarbazine, doxorubicin, and mustine are highly emetogenic, triggering vomiting via chemoreceptor zones. Vincristine, a vinca alkaloid, is least emetogenic, causing neuropathy instead, making it the exception. This lower risk reduces antiemetic needs, easing patient burden during treatment.
Question 5 of 5
What classification of drug is Penicillin?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Penicillin is classified as an antibiotic drug, specifically an antibacterial agent. It is used to treat various bacterial infections by inhibiting the growth of bacteria or killing them directly. Therefore, it is not categorized as an antiarrhythmic, anticonvulsant, or mood stabilizer. Instead, Penicillin falls under the classification of drugs that are effective against bacterial infections, making it an "anti-ineffective" drug.