ATI RN
Pharmacology Across the Lifespan Questions
Question 1 of 5
The client receives alendronate (Fosamax) as treatment for osteoporosis. The nurse has completed medication education and evaluates learning has occurred when the client makes which statements?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A patient calls the clinic to report severe exacerbation of gout. The patient says, 'My probenecid (Probalan) is not helping.' The nurse would consider which information before responding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following types of drugs will have maximum oral bioavailability?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Which statements are true regarding the elderly and pharmacokinetics? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In the elderly, levels of microsomal enzymes are decreased because the aging liver is less able to produce them; fat content is increased because of decreased lean body mass; the number of intact nephrons is decreased as the result of aging; and gastric pH is less acidic because of a gradual reduction of the production of hydrochloric acid. The other options are incorrect statements.
Question 5 of 5
Most β blockers:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.