ATI RN
ATI Pathophysiology Questions
Question 1 of 9
A patient is starting on oral contraceptives. What important point should the nurse emphasize about taking the medication consistently?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oral contraceptives must be taken at the same time each day to maintain consistent hormone levels and ensure effectiveness in preventing pregnancy.
Question 2 of 9
A patient is starting on oral contraceptives. What should the nurse emphasize about the importance of taking the medication at the same time each day?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taking oral contraceptives at the same time each day helps maintain stable hormone levels and ensures their effectiveness in preventing pregnancy.
Question 3 of 9
A patient has been prescribed clomiphene citrate (Clomid) for infertility. What should the nurse include in the teaching plan about the use of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clomiphene is typically taken daily for 5 days at the beginning of the menstrual cycle to stimulate ovulation.
Question 4 of 9
A male patient receiving androgen therapy is concerned about the risk of prostate cancer. What should the nurse explain regarding this risk?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Finasteride has been shown to lower the risk of developing prostate cancer, but regular screenings are still recommended to monitor for any potential issues.
Question 5 of 9
A 50-year-old woman has had a relapse of her multiple sclerosis (MS) after several years of being symptom-free. Which of the following factors is most likely to have contributed to her relapse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Physical overexertion can contribute to an MS relapse, triggering symptoms to reappear.
Question 6 of 9
A 43-year-old man has tested positive for systemic candidiasis, and the care team has decided on IV fluconazole as a first-line treatment. When administering this medication, the nurse should
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Progestin-only contraceptives are less likely to cause hypertension compared to combined oral contraceptives and may be preferred in women with cardiovascular risk factors.
Question 7 of 9
Following a knee injury, a football player is taking ibuprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, for the control of pain. Which drug action is most likely to result in diminished sensation of pain for the player?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ibuprofen works by inhibiting cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes, which play a key role in the production of prostaglandins that mediate pain and inflammation.
Question 8 of 9
When the body produces antibodies against its own tissue, the condition is called
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: When the body produces antibodies against its own tissue, it is called autoimmunity.
Question 9 of 9
In the ICU setting, a client transported from surgery following open heart bypass grafting will likely have his or her core temperature measured by:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An esophageal thermometer is commonly used in ICU settings to accurately measure core body temperature, especially in post-surgical patients.