ATI RN
Concept of Family Health Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
What benzodiazepines are commonly given to patients experiencing symptoms related to alcohol withdrawal?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Step-by-step rationale: 1. Valium (Diazepam) is commonly used in alcohol withdrawal due to its long-acting properties and effectiveness in managing symptoms. 2. Ativan (Lorazepam) is also used, but Valium is preferred for its longer duration of action. 3. Librium (Chlordiazepoxide) is another option with a long half-life, but Valium is more commonly used. 4. Sedation is not a benzodiazepine and does not directly address alcohol withdrawal symptoms. In summary, Valium is preferred for alcohol withdrawal due to its long-acting properties, followed by Ativan and Librium. Sedation is not a benzodiazepine and does not treat alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
A patient arrives at the hospital and describes his inability to achieve an erection after taking his Zoloft for the last three months. The nurse instructs:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Step 1: Zoloft is known to cause sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction. Step 2: The nurse should recommend discussing switching medications with the physician to address the issue. Step 3: Switching medications may help alleviate the erectile dysfunction without compromising the patient's mental health treatment. Summary: Option A is correct as it directly addresses the patient's concern and offers a potential solution. Options B, C, and D are incorrect as they are unrelated to the patient's issue with erectile dysfunction caused by Zoloft.
Question 3 of 5
Name three common tricyclic antidepressants.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Step 1: Identify tricyclic antidepressants as a class of medications. Step 2: Recognize Amitriptyline, Imipramine, and Nortriptyline as commonly prescribed tricyclic antidepressants. Step 3: Eliminate "Palpitations" as it is not a tricyclic antidepressant. Step 4: Choose Amitriptyline (Elavil) as the correct answer due to its classification as a tricyclic antidepressant and common use in clinical practice.
Question 4 of 5
A patient prone to manic episodes is reevaluated and diagnosed with acute kidney injury. Which medication would the nurse anticipate holding? A. Xanax B. Carbamazepine (Tegretol) C. Nifedipine D. Lithium
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D, Lithium. In a patient prone to manic episodes with acute kidney injury, Lithium should be held due to its potential to worsen renal function. Xanax (A) is not typically contraindicated in acute kidney injury. Carbamazepine (B) may be used cautiously but does not have the same risk as Lithium. Nifedipine (C) is a calcium channel blocker and does not directly impact kidney function in the same way Lithium does.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following best describes a social gambler?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.