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ATI Pharmacology Across the Lifespan Questions
Question 1 of 5
Because they cause vasoconstriction, alpha1-adrenergic agonists are especially useful for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse should report which of the following as an adverse effect of ciprofloxacin?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following drugs is most immediately helpful in treating a severe acute asthma attack?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Lab results reveal that 82-year-old male with type 2 diabetes has a HgbA1C of 10.9%. He is presently taking glipizide (Glucotrol). In addition to his type 2 diabetes, he has renal insufficiency and moderate cardiac ischemi Which of the following interventions is most appropriate for management of the patient’s diabetes?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Your best friend’s mother-in-law is a patient in an assisted living facility. She has been doing well and is considered a social butterfly as she is highly engaged with the staff and the other residents. The patient’s medications include Metformin 500mg BID for type 2 diabetes and Lisinopril 20mg a day for both HTN and preservation of renal function. The patient develops a severe case of diff after receiving a round of clindamycin for a dental infection. Within five days of developing the diff the patient dies despite treatment with oral vancomycin. A review of her medication administration record reveals no interruption of any of her medications. Understanding the mechanism of action and the adverse events associated with the patient’s drug regimen you suspect which of the following adverse event lead to her death?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.