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ATI Pharmacology Assessment 2 Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse has completed medication education with the patient who is receiving risperidone (Risperdal). The nurse evaluates that the education has been effective when the patient makes which statement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Risperidone, an atypical antipsychotic, can cause agranulocytosis, a rare but life-threatening drop in white blood cells, necessitating regular blood monitoring . This statement reflects understanding of a critical safety measure, indicating effective education. Nightmares aren't a primary concern with risperidone. Weight loss contrasts with its common side effect of weight gain, making it less relevant. Metallic taste isn't associated with this drug. The nurse evaluates learning based on recognition of monitoring for severe adverse effects like agranulocytosis, ensuring patient safety, making choice B the best indicator of comprehension.
Question 2 of 5
A 21-year-old male presents to the clinic with 6 weeks of painful, bloody stools. Flexible sigmoidoscopy reveals erythema and friability with pseudopolyps. Which of the following drugs used for ulcerative colitis has both anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ulcerative colitis (UC) presents with bloody stools and mucosal inflammation, as seen on sigmoidoscopy. Sulfasalazine is correct-it combines 5-ASA (anti-inflammatory) and sulfapyridine (antibacterial), reducing inflammation and bacterial overgrowth in UC. Azathioprine is an immunosuppressant, lacking antibacterial action. Cyclosporine is immunosuppressive, not antibacterial. Mesalamine is anti-inflammatory only. Olsalazine (E) is similar to mesalamine. Sulfasalazine's dual action targets UC's inflammatory and microbial components, making it uniquely suited among the options for this chronic condition.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is giving instructions to a client receiving phenytoin (Dilantin). The nurse concludes that the client has a sufficient knowledge if the client states that:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring serum phenytoin levels is essential to ensure therapeutic efficacy and avoid toxicity. Wearing a medical alert tag is recommended for clients on phenytoin. Alcohol should be avoided, and taking the medication with milk can interfere with absorption. Therefore, the correct statement indicating sufficient knowledge is about monitoring serum levels.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is an action of the drug Metformin?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Metformin is a commonly prescribed medication for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. One of the main actions of Metformin is to decrease hepatic glucose production by suppressing gluconeogenesis in the liver. By reducing the amount of glucose produced by the liver, Metformin helps lower blood sugar levels in individuals with diabetes. This action helps improve insulin sensitivity and overall glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes. The other options provided in the question do not describe the primary mechanism of action of Metformin.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse has completed medication education with the patient who is receiving risperidone (Risperdal). The nurse evaluates that the education has been effective when the patient makes which statement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Risperidone, an atypical antipsychotic, can cause agranulocytosis, a rare but life-threatening drop in white blood cells, necessitating regular blood monitoring . This statement reflects understanding of a critical safety measure, indicating effective education. Nightmares aren't a primary concern with risperidone. Weight loss contrasts with its common side effect of weight gain, making it less relevant. Metallic taste isn't associated with this drug. The nurse evaluates learning based on recognition of monitoring for severe adverse effects like agranulocytosis, ensuring patient safety, making choice B the best indicator of comprehension.