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ATI Pharmacology Online Practice 2023 A Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the most life threatening adverse reaction while taking Omeprazole?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acute interstitial nephritis is a rare but serious adverse reaction associated with omeprazole. It is characterized by inflammation of the kidney's interstitial tissue and can lead to kidney dysfunction. Symptoms may include fever, rash, eosinophilia, and impaired renal function. If left untreated, acute interstitial nephritis can progress to acute kidney injury and potentially be life-threatening. Therefore, it is essential to promptly recognize and manage this adverse reaction when taking omeprazole.
Question 2 of 5
What is the most life threatening adverse reaction while taking Omeprazole?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acute interstitial nephritis is a rare but serious adverse reaction associated with omeprazole. It is characterized by inflammation of the kidney's interstitial tissue and can lead to kidney dysfunction. Symptoms may include fever, rash, eosinophilia, and impaired renal function. If left untreated, acute interstitial nephritis can progress to acute kidney injury and potentially be life-threatening. Therefore, it is essential to promptly recognize and manage this adverse reaction when taking omeprazole.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a class for clients about over-the-counter (OTC) medications. The nurse determines that education has been effective when the clients make which statement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reading OTC labels and seeking clarification from a doctor if unclear ensures safe use, reflecting effective education on responsibility. Always calling the doctor is overly cautious-OTC drugs are for self-management. Pharmacists help, but label-reading is primary. Assuming OTC safety ignores risks like ibuprofen's bleeding potential. Label focus empowers clients, balancing autonomy with safety, a key learning outcome.
Question 4 of 5
What is true about food and drug precautions? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. You must limit certain types of food or concurrent administration of certain types of drugs: Some foods can interact with certain medications, either reducing their effectiveness or causing potentially harmful side effects. Therefore, it may be necessary to limit or avoid specific foods when taking certain medications.
Question 5 of 5
The following drugs can induce malignant hyperthermia:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Succinylcholine is a trigger for malignant hyperthermia in susceptible individuals due to its effects on calcium release in muscle cells.