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Safety Pharmacology Across the Lifespan ATI Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient has just purchased a 1-year supply of 28-day-cycle oral contraceptives. She tells the nurse she wishes she had planned things better, because she has calculated that her period will begin during her upcoming honeymoon. What will the nurse suggest?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: To delay her period during the honeymoon, the patient can skip the inert (placebo) pills and immediately start a new pack of active pills, extending the cycle safely for up to four cycles with her existing 28-day supply. Discontinuing OCs (B), switching to extended-cycle products (C), or adding DMPA (D) isn’t necessary given her current stock, making option A the simplest solution.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
A pt receives oral nystatin suspension for an oral candidiasis infection. She tells the nurse she cannot continue to 'swish and swallow' because her nausea is too great. What is the best response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.