ATI RN
Pharmacological Lifespan Treatment Questions
Question 1 of 5
The patient tells the nurse that she is interested in the human brain and questions which parts of the brain control anxiety and insomnia. What is the best reply by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A patient who has recently experienced the loss of a spouse asks the nurse if there are any over-the-counter herbs or nonprescription medications that can be used to improve insomnia. How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
What is the priority outcome for a 6-year-old patient who had been started on methylphenidate (Ritalin)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is instructing a patient on the cause of bipolar disorder. What neurotransmitters will the nurse describe as contributing to the manic phase of this disorder?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The client takes a bisphosphonate for osteoporosis. Which assessment is best in determining the effectiveness of the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.