ATI RN
Safety Pharmacology Across the Lifespan Questions
Question 1 of 5
The patient is receiving escitalopram (Lexapro) for treatment of generalized anxiety disorder. The patient asks the nurse, 'I am just nervous, not depressed. Why am I taking an antidepressant medicine?' What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
The patient has bipolar disorder and is in a manic phase. The physician prescribes lithium (Eskalith). The patient's current lithium level is 0.4. What will the nurse expect to assess in this patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Which statement best explains drugs like methylphenidate help a patient with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
The client has gout and receives allopurinol (Zyloprim). The nurse has completed medication education and evaluates that 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 5 of 5
The mechanism of action of selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs), such as raloxifene (Evista), is to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.