ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Practice B Questions
Question 1 of 5
The patient tells the nurse he worries about everything all day, feels confused, restless, and just can't stop worrying. What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Persistent worry, confusion, and restlessness suggest generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)-relaxation techniques (e.g., breathing) help manage, a practical response. Social anxiety ties to specific triggers, not all-day worry. PTSD needs trauma history, not indicated. Panic disorder features acute attacks, not constant worry. GAD diagnosis with techniques fits symptoms, per psychiatry.
Question 2 of 5
A 33-year-old female is brought to the emergency department by her mother. The patient had a sudden onset of fever and her temperature is now 40°C (104°F). She has no sick contacts. The mother mentions that she is on a medication for schizophrenia but could not remember the name. A complete blood count shows 250 neutrophils per microliter. Which of the following medications is she likely taking?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fever and severe neutropenia (250 neutrophils/μL) in a schizophrenic patient suggest clozapine . Clozapine causes agranulocytosis, a rare but serious side effect requiring monitoring. Olanzapine , Quetiapine , Risperidone , and Haloperidol (E) rarely cause this. Clozapine's risk explains the acute presentation, necessitating immediate cessation.
Question 3 of 5
A 22-year-old woman is interested in taking oral contraceptives for the prevention of pregnancy. The most likely benefit in terms of disease prevention from oral contraceptives is which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A 53-year-old man with chronic neuropathic back pain and depression is managed with amitriptyline. He has recently complained of urinary frequency and was given a prescription for Ditropan. He now complains of acute abdominal pain and is unable to pass flatus or bowel movement. What is the most likely explanation of this finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A child is experiencing absence seizures that interrupt his ability to pay attention during school and activities. Which of the following therapies would be most appropriate for this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ethosuximide treats absence seizures by blocking T-type calcium channels in thalamic neurons, reducing 3 Hz spike-and-wave discharges that disrupt attention, ideal for school-aged children. Carbamazepine, a sodium channel blocker, controls focal and tonic-clonic seizures but worsens absence seizures. Diazepam manages acute seizures, not chronic absence. Carbamazepine plus primidone targets other seizure types, not absence. Watchful waiting risks educational impact. Ethosuximide's specificity, efficacy, and pediatric safety make it the most appropriate, per guidelines.