ATI RN
Safety Pharmacology Across the Lifespan Questions
Question 1 of 5
The parents of a child with asthma ask the nurse why their child cannot use oral corticosteroids more often, because they are so effective. The nurse will offer which information that is true for children?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A patient has been experiencing side effects with a combination oral contraceptive, and her provider has ordered a different combination product. The nurse will instruct the patient to do what?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: When switching between combination OCs, starting the new product at the beginning of the next menstrual cycle ensures continuous hormonal coverage and contraception efficacy without overlap or gaps. Immediate switching, stopping early, or using alternate methods unnecessarily disrupts this, making option B the correct instruction.
Question 3 of 5
Which finding would indicate that terazosin has been effective for a patient with BPH?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A patient is receiving dobutamine (Dobutrex) as a continuous infusion in the immediate postoperative perioThe patient also is receiving a diuretiWhat adverse drug reactions are possible in this patient? (select one that does not apply.)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
During the evaluation phase of drug administration, the nurse completes which responsibilities?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.