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ATI Intro to Pharmacology Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The student nurse has completed an initial pharmacology course and tells the nursing instructor that it was difficult and she is glad it is over. What is the best response by the nursing instructor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pharmacology's complexity means learning is ongoing-new drugs, research, and applications evolve, preventing full mastery and requiring continuous growth. Applying knowledge is true but assumes completion. Painful learning dismisses positivity. Graduate courses are premature. Gradual learning reflects the field's dynamic nature, preparing the student for lifelong education, a realistic and encouraging perspective.
Question 2 of 5
A patient arrives in the emergency department with severe chest pain. The patient reports that the pain has been occurring off and on for a week now. Which assessment finding would indicate the need for cautious use of nitrates and nitrites?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A patient arriving in the emergency department with severe chest pain and a history of episodic chest pain over the past week may be experiencing a myocardial infarction or other serious cardiac event. Nitrates and nitrites are commonly used to manage chest pain in such situations because they help dilate blood vessels, improve blood flow to the heart, and reduce the workload on the heart.
Question 3 of 5
When administering the anticoagulant drug Warfarin, what is one of the two lab tests you should monitor to distinguish the effectiveness of the drug?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: When administering the anticoagulant drug Warfarin, one of the two lab tests you should monitor to distinguish the effectiveness of the drug is the International Normalized Ratio (INR). INR measures the time it takes for blood to clot and is used to monitor the effects of Warfarin therapy. The target INR range for patients on Warfarin therapy varies depending on the indication for treatment, but in general, a higher INR indicates that the blood is taking longer to clot, which means the Warfarin is working effectively to prevent blood clots. Regular monitoring of the INR levels is essential to ensure that patients are receiving an appropriate dose of Warfarin to prevent both clotting and bleeding complications.
Question 4 of 5
The following drugs commonly cause hepatotoxicity:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Paracetamol overdose can cause severe hepatotoxicity due to the accumulation of toxic metabolites.
Question 5 of 5
A patient is in an urgent care center and is receiving treatment for mild hyponatremia after spending several hours doing gardening work in the heat of the day. The nurse expects that which drug therapy will be used to treat this condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In the scenario described, the patient is experiencing hyponatremia, a condition where there is an imbalance of electrolytes in the body due to excess water intake or loss of sodium-rich fluids like sweat. In this case, the patient has developed mild hyponatremia likely due to the combination of gardening work and exposure to heat.