ATI RN
Pharmacological Lifespan Treatment Questions
Question 1 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 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse assesses the intravenous infusion site of a patient receiving dopamine and finds it is infiltrateThe nurse will prepare which of the following medications to treat this infiltration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
What is the difference between physiological dependence and physical dependence?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
What is the most effective treatment method for the nausea and vomiting that accompanies chemotherapy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering an antiemetic prior to chemotherapy (A) is the most effective method to prevent nausea and vomiting, as it blocks the emetic response before it starts. Post-administration (B) treats rather than prevents, increased fluids (C) may help hydration but not nausea directly, and herbal remedies (D) lack consistent evidence for efficacy in this context.