ATI RN
Pharmacological Lifespan Treatment Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the most effective treatment method for the nausea and vomiting that accompanies chemotherapy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering an antiemetic prior to chemotherapy (A) is the most effective method to prevent nausea and vomiting, as it blocks the emetic response before it starts. Post-administration (B) treats rather than prevents, increased fluids (C) may help hydration but not nausea directly, and herbal remedies (D) lack consistent evidence for efficacy in this context.
Question 2 of 5
You are working with an individual newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The patient reports they can adhere to the appropriate dietary lifestyle and want to trial this along with something 'natural' in addition to dietary changes to see if they can bring their fasting blood glucose level down. Based on USDA research, which of the following can the advanced practice nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse who's well-versed in respiratory pharmacotherapy understands that contraindications/precautions for prescribing beta 2 adrenergic agonists to patients with documented history of tachycardia include
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Beta-2 adrenergic agonists can exacerbate conditions like tachycardia, hypertension, and angina due to their sympathomimetic effects, which increase heart rate and blood pressure. They should also be used cautiously in diabetes (due to glycogenolysis) and hyperthyroidism (due to increased metabolic rate). PTSD and chronic ulcers are not directly related to these precautions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse treating a patient with beclomethasone prescription must understand that
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for codeine. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.