ATI RN
Pharmacological Lifespan Treatment Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a newly admitted older patient who has recently lost 15 pounds. The nurse notes that the patient is taking warfarin (Coumadin). Which laboratory tests will the nurse discuss with this patient’s provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to teach a forgetful older adult patient about a multiple drug regimen to follow after discharge from the hospital. To help promote adherence, what will the nurse do?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing patient education about the application of transdermal estrogen spray. Which statement made by the patient best demonstrates understanding of the application of this medication? 'I should apply this medication to my:'
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Transdermal estrogen spray is specifically designed to be applied to the skin on the top of the thighs and the back of the calves, where absorption is optimal and irritation is minimized. Other sites like the waistline (used for patches), abdomen, arms (used for gels), or breasts (never used due to sensitivity and cancer risk) are incorrect for this formulation, making option D the correct answer.
Question 4 of 5
A patient calls the nurse to report that she forgot to take a combination OC pill during the third week of her cycle. She tells the nurse that she missed another pill earlier that week. The nurse will tell her to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: For missing two pills in the third week of a 28-day cycle, the patient should take a pill immediately, finish the active pills, skip the placebo pills, and start a new pack to maintain hormone levels and minimize ovulation risk. Backup contraception isn’t needed if fewer than three pills are missed in week 3, unlike earlier weeks, making option D correct over A or C.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching nursing students about the use of alpha-adrenergic antagonists. Which statement by the student indicates the *need for further teaching*?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.