ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Across the Lifespan Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient who sustained a myocardial infarction comes to the clinic for a refill of atorvastatin (Lipitor). The family nurse practitioner explains that the medication is prescribed for:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A 14-year-old patient has nonspecific complaints about pain in his or her legs. The physical examination is unremarkable. Laboratory results are within normal limits except for a markedly elevated alkaline phosphatase level. The psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Which type of urinary incontinence is lessened by pelvic floor exercises?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
The adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner evaluates an 80-year-old patient with cognitive deficits, who is unaccompanied by the adult child who typically is present. The patient has urinary symptoms, for which the nurse practitioner considers ordering sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (Bactrim). The patient’s previous medical record is unavailable. Before prescribing the medication, the nurse practitioner:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Some herbs, when combined with pharmaceuticals that have similar or comparable actions, may have an additive effect. Additive effects may be:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.