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ATI Pharmacology Made Easy 4.0 Questions
Question 1 of 5
The physician ordered a loading dose of medication for the patient; it is to be followed by a lower dose. When the patient receives the lower dose, she says to the nurse, 'I think my doctor made a mistake; my medication dose is too low.' What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A loading dose rapidly achieves therapeutic levels, followed by a lower maintenance dose, a standard approach explained clearly here. Half-life isn't shortened-it's about concentration. ‘Always' oversimplifies. Side effect reduction isn't the goal-efficacy is. The larger initial dose's purpose reassures the patient, aligning with pharmacokinetic principles for quick action.
Question 2 of 5
The traditionally prescribed drug types used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) include
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A 39-year-old man who suffered a work-related injury has chronic back pain. A morphine pain pump was implanted to control his chronic pain. Formerly, he had chronic diarrhea which is now much improved. What is the most likely explanation for this finding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Morphine, an opioid, improves chronic diarrhea by increasing intestinal circular muscle tone . Opioids slow GI motility via μ-receptors, enhancing tone and reducing peristalsis. Option , improved motility, opposes this. Options , , and (E) weaken continence or motility, not fitting. This constipating effect explains the improvement, a common opioid side effect.
Question 4 of 5
A 13-year-old female complains of an itchy, runny nose during the fall season. She says she experienced similar symptoms around the same time last year. Her family history is significant for hay fever in her mother. Which of the following would be the best choice to treat this patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A 52-year-old man with chronic low back pain following an automobile accident desires pain relief. He has significant gastroesophageal reflux and abdominal pain. Which of the following agents may improve his pain but worsen his gastrointestinal symptoms?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.