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Quizlet ATI Pharmacology Final Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the theraputic classification of Atropine?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atropine belongs to the therapeutic class of antiarrhythmics. It is commonly used to treat and prevent certain types of abnormal heart rhythms, including bradycardia (slow heart rate) and heart block. Atropine works by blocking acetylcholine receptors in the heart, leading to an increase in heart rate and improved conduction of electrical impulses in the heart. This helps to restore normal heart rhythm and improve cardiac function in patients with specific arrhythmias.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following salicyclates is less effective than aspirin, but may be used in patients allergic to aspirin:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Salicylamide is less effective than aspirin but may be used in patients allergic to aspirin. It is a derivative of salicylic acid and acts as an analgesic and antipyretic, but it lacks the anti-inflammatory properties of aspirin. Sodium salicylate and acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) are more effective than salicylamide. Methyl salicylate is mainly used as a topical analgesic. Diflunisal is a salicylate derivative that is more potent and has a longer duration of action compared to aspirin, so it is not a suitable alternative for patients allergic to aspirin.
Question 3 of 5
A patient is prescribed daptomycin. Which action(s) should the nurse implement? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Daptomycin is a lipopeptide antibiotic used to treat serious Gram-positive infections. Monitoring blood values, particularly creatine phosphokinase (CPK), is essential to detect muscle toxicity, which can lead to rhabdomyolysis. Daptomycin should be diluted in normal saline and administered over 30 minutes to ensure proper absorption and minimize adverse effects. Allergic reactions, though rare, should be monitored. Taking daptomycin on an empty stomach is not required, and gastrointestinal distress should be managed rather than ignored. Culturing the infected area before administration ensures the infection is susceptible to daptomycin.
Question 4 of 5
The student nurse is studying for a pharmacology exam and notices that many of the adrenergic blocking antagonists drugs studied in class have what suffix?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The suffix -lol is seen in many of the drug names for adrenergic blocking antagonists. The suffix -aine would indicate a topical anesthetic, whereas -azole indicates an antifungal, and the suffix -triptan relates to the triptans. The nurse should be familiar with drug name suffixes to aid in identifying drug classes and their therapeutic uses.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is to administer enteral medications to a patient who cannot swallow and is receiving continuous enteral feedings. Which is correct concerning administration of the enteral medications?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.