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Pharmacology ATI Final Questions
Question 1 of 5
Ace Inhibitors often end in?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The majority of ACE inhibitors end in the suffix "-pril". ACE inhibitors are a class of medications commonly used to treat conditions such as hypertension, heart failure, and reducing the risk of heart attacks. The suffix "-pril" is a common way to identify drugs belonging to this class, making it easier for healthcare professionals and patients to recognize them. Examples of ACE inhibitors that end in "-pril" include captopril, enalapril, lisinopril, and ramipril.
Question 2 of 5
Which is not one of the rights of medication administration?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The rights of medication administration include the right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, right time, and right documentation. However, "right attitude" is not one of the recognized rights of medication administration. While having a positive and professional attitude is important for healthcare providers, it is not specifically listed as a distinct right in medication administration protocols.
Question 3 of 5
What does it mean when a medication has a half-life?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B. When a medication has a half-life, it refers to the time it takes for half of the dose to be eliminated from the bloodstream. Half-life is an important pharmacokinetic parameter which helps determine the dosing interval and duration of action of a drug. By understanding the half-life of a medication, healthcare providers can make informed decisions regarding dosing schedules to maintain therapeutic levels in the body.
Question 4 of 5
A patient has overdosed on Warfarin, what should be given to the patient to be reveresed?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Warfarin is an anticoagulant medication that works by inhibiting vitamin K-dependent clotting factors in the body. Overdosing on warfarin can lead to excessive bleeding due to the lack of functional clotting factors. To reverse the effects of warfarin overdose, Vitamin K is given because it helps the body restore the levels of clotting factors that were reduced by warfarin. Vitamin K promotes the synthesis of clotting factors II, VII, IX, and X, which allows the blood to clot effectively again. Therefore, in the case of a warfarin overdose, Vitamin K is the appropriate antidote to help reverse the anticoagulant effects.
Question 5 of 5
Component of local anesthetic solution which serves as vasoconstrictor:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Levonordefrin is a vasoconstrictor that is commonly added to local anesthetic solutions to help reduce bleeding and prolong the anesthetic effect by constricting blood vessels at the injection site. Methylparaben, sodium bisulfite, and sodium pyrosulfite are not vasoconstrictors and do not serve this specific function in local anesthetic solutions.