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RN ATI Capstone Pharmacology 2 Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
Trimethoprim:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Trimethoprim inhibits dihydrofolate reductase, not activates it, blocking folate synthesis in bacteria, so that's false. It's a weak base, a true statement, aiding its concentration in acidic environments like urine. It has good prostate penetration, effective in prostatitis, making that false. It distributes into CSF, useful in meningitis, so that's incorrect. It's teratogenic, not harmless in pregnancy. Its basic nature enhances its antibacterial efficacy, a key pharmacokinetic advantage in urinary tract infections.
Question 2 of 5
A 38-year-old man who is a chronic coffee drinker for 20 years drinks approximately seven cups of coffee per day. He suddenly decides to stop drinking coffee. Which of the following effects may he exhibit?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chronic high-dose caffeine cessation causes withdrawal. Lethargy -reflects reduced adenosine blockade, leading to fatigue. Migraine , nausea , and vomiting (E) may occur, but lethargy is most common. Tinnitus isn't typical. His 20-year habit predicts this CNS depression.
Question 3 of 5
Your patient is on the medication Lithium for bipolar I disorder. What major side effect should you monitor the patient for? ATI PHARMACOLOGY LATEST UPDATE 2022/2023 PROCTORED EXAM -STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS & ANS 100% CORRECTLY VERIFIED GRADED A+ ATI PHARMACOLOGY LATEST UPDATE 2022/2023 PROCTORED EXAM -STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS & ANS 100% CORRECTLY VERIFIED GRADED A+
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: One major side effect to monitor in a patient taking Lithium for bipolar I disorder is the risk of seizures. Lithium is known to lower the seizure threshold, increasing the likelihood of seizures occurring, especially if the patient has any pre-existing risk factors for seizures. Therefore, it is critical to closely monitor patients on Lithium for any signs or symptoms of seizures and promptly address them if they occur to prevent any complications. Monitoring lithium levels and maintaining them within the therapeutic range can also help reduce the risk of seizures.
Question 4 of 5
The following drugs produce a prolonged action due to enterohepatic recirculation:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diazepam undergoes enterohepatic recirculation, contributing to its prolonged duration of action.
Question 5 of 5
The patient has been depressed, and the physician plans to begin treatment with an antidepressant medication. In performing the initial assessment, what is the most important question for the nurse to ask?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Before antidepressants, assessing suicidal ideation is vital due to depression's suicide risk and SSRIs' potential to increase it initially. This ensures safety and guides monitoring. Alcohol use , allergies , and duration matter but are secondary to immediate risk. D prioritizes life-saving assessment, making it the most important question.