ATI RN
Lifespan Pharmacology Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient with osteopenia asks a nurse about the benefits of hormone therapy in preventing osteoporosis. Which statement by the nurse is correct?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hormone therapy (HT) can help prevent further bone loss by reducing bone resorption, but it does not reverse existing bone loss or increase bone mass significantly. It can slightly decrease fracture risk during use, but this benefit is not permanent—bone loss resumes rapidly after discontinuation. Thus, option D is correct as it accurately reflects the transient nature of HT’s effects on bone mass.
Question 2 of 5
After educating a patient about administration of papaverine plus phentolamine for erectile dysfunction, which statement made by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
The doctor has ordered dopamine to treat your patient's hypovolemic shock due to severe blood loss. For the medication to be effective, the physician must also order
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse administers a med to the wrong client. What are the appropriate nursing actions required? (select one that does not apply)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A client has been started on oral acyclovir for genital herpes. What should be included in the teaching instructions for the client? (select one that does not apply)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acyclovir is an antiviral used to treat genital herpes. Increasing fluid intake (A) helps maintain hydration and supports kidney function, as acyclovir is excreted renally. Reporting neurological symptoms like dizziness or confusion (B) is critical due to potential side effects. Using barrier methods like condoms (E) prevents transmission. Decreasing fluid intake (C) is incorrect as it could increase drug concentration to toxic levels, and taking the drug only during symptoms (D) contradicts the need for consistent dosing to suppress the virus.