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Safety Pharmacology Across the Lifespan ATI Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The uterus is located:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
Following surgery, a client is placed on cefotaxime (Claforan). The assessment for possible adverse effects should include observing for
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cefotaxime, a cephalosporin antibiotic, commonly causes gastrointestinal side effects such as diarrhea due to disruption of normal gut flora. While headache, constipation, and tachycardia can occur with various medications, diarrhea is a well-documented and frequent adverse effect of cephalosporins, making it a priority to monitor.
Question 3 of 5
A patient was prescribed sertraline (Zoloft) for the treatment of depression and anxiety. The patient's spouse calls the clinic and reports the patient is increasingly moody and seems 'disconnected with life.' What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sertraline increases suicidal thinking risk, especially early in treatment, due to its effect on serotonin levels. Moodiness and disconnection suggest possible worsening depression or suicidal ideation, requiring immediate clinical assessment rather than self-medicating, stopping, or increasing the dose without evaluation.
Question 4 of 5
The client is receiving oxytocin (Pitocin) for induction of labor. Which assessment finding will most likely result in the nurse stopping the infusion?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The physician prescribes fluticasone (Flonase) for the client. The nurse would hold the drug and contact the physician with which assessment finding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.