ATI RN
Drugs for Cardiovascular Disease Questions
Question 1 of 5
Alteplase:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse concludes that a restless, agitated client is manifesting a fight-or-flight response. The nurse should associate this response with which neurotransmitter?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Norepinephrine. In the fight-or-flight response, the body releases norepinephrine, which triggers physiological changes to prepare for a perceived threat. Norepinephrine increases heart rate, blood pressure, and glucose release for energy. Acetylcholine (A) is involved in muscle contraction and parasympathetic nervous system functions. Dopamine (B) is associated with reward and pleasure. Serotonin (C) regulates mood, appetite, and sleep. Norepinephrine (D) is the neurotransmitter most closely associated with the fight-or-flight response due to its role in stress response and alertness.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse should evaluate that the medication has helped with the negative (type II) symptoms when there is a decrease in the client's: (Select the one tha does not apply.)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Use of neologisms. Negative symptoms in schizophrenia include apathy, avolition, and blunted affect, but not the use of neologisms. Neologisms are more related to positive symptoms like delusions and hallucinations. Therefore, a decrease in the use of neologisms would not be indicative of improvement in negative symptoms. Delusional thinking (A) is a positive symptom, so a decrease in this would not reflect improvement in negative symptoms. Apathy (B) and avolition (D) are classic negative symptoms, so a decrease in these would indicate improvement in negative symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
A patient takes lithium daily. The nurse should monitor the patient for:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Step-by-step rationale for the correct answer (C): 1. Lithium is known to cause side effects such as diaphoresis (excessive sweating), weakness, and nausea. 2. Monitoring for diaphoresis is important as it may indicate lithium toxicity. 3. Weakness and nausea are common side effects of lithium that should be closely monitored. 4. These symptoms can help the nurse assess the patient's response to lithium therapy and detect any potential adverse effects early. 5. Pharyngitis, mydriasis, dystonia (choice A) are not commonly associated with lithium therapy. 6. Alopecia, purpura, drowsiness (choice B) are not typical side effects of lithium. 7. Ascites, dyspnea, edema (choice D) are not commonly seen with lithium use. In summary, monitoring for diaphoresis, weakness, and nausea is crucial in patients taking lithium to ensure patient safety and well-being.
Question 5 of 5
A patient has developed mild hypertension. The nurse acknowledges that the first-line drug for treating this patient’s blood pressure might be which drug?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Diuretic. Diuretics are considered first-line treatment for mild hypertension as they help reduce blood volume and lower blood pressure. They work by increasing urine output, which decreases the amount of fluid in the blood vessels, thus reducing blood pressure. Alpha blockers (B) and alpha/beta blockers (D) are typically used as second-line treatments or in specific cases, not as first-line for mild hypertension. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (C) are another common first-line treatment for hypertension, but diuretics are usually preferred initially for mild cases.