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ATI Pharmacology Across the Lifespan Questions
Question 1 of 5
In which of the following patients will you prescribe appropriate therapy for lice infestation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because Spinosad is FDA-approved for use in children aged 6 months and older. It is safe and effective for treating head lice infestation in this age group. Lindane (B) is neurotoxic and not recommended due to potential side effects. Malathion (C) is not approved for children under 6 years old. Ivermectin (D) is not recommended for children under 15kg. Therefore, Spinosad is the most appropriate choice for the 6-year-old patient with head lice.
Question 2 of 5
Which statement by a patient about the use of aspirin during pregnancy indicates a need for further learning?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct Answer: B Rationale: 1. Aspirin is not recommended for pain relief during pregnancy due to potential risks to the fetus. 2. Choice A is incorrect as aspirin can affect hemostasis in the newborn. 3. Choice C is incorrect as aspirin can cause antepartum hemorrhage. 4. Choice D is incorrect as aspirin is most harmful when used early in pregnancy, not late.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the follow is not one of the four processes of pharmacokinetics?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Administration. Pharmacokinetics involves the processes of Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, and Excretion (ADME). Administration refers to the act of giving a drug to a patient, which is not a process that occurs within the body. Absorption involves the movement of the drug into the bloodstream, Distribution is the movement of the drug throughout the body, and Excretion is the removal of the drug from the body. Therefore, Administration is not one of the four processes of pharmacokinetics.
Question 4 of 5
The patient asks if there is any other option besides antibiotics to treat acute otitis media. How will you respond?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because pain management is an essential part of treating acute otitis media, along with antibiotics if necessary. Step 1: Addressing pain helps improve the patient's comfort and quality of life. Step 2: Pain management can include over-the-counter pain relievers or ear drops. Step 3: Antibiotics are not always needed, especially in mild cases or when the infection is viral. Summary: Option A is incorrect as pain management is beneficial regardless of antibiotics. Option B is incorrect as antibiotics are not always the sole treatment. Option C is incorrect as pain management can be used even without a burst tympanic membrane.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following medications or drugs? Passes is commonly indicated for managing just stational hypertension?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Calcium channel blockers. They are commonly indicated for managing gestational hypertension due to their ability to relax blood vessels and reduce blood pressure. Spironolactone (A) is a potassium-sparing diuretic not typically used in pregnancy. Loop diuretics (B) are not recommended in pregnancy due to potential risks. Choice D is incomplete.