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ATI VATI Pharmacology Assessment Questions
Question 1 of 5
What route can ondansetron be given? (select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ondansetron, which is commonly used to prevent nausea and vomiting, can be administered via three routes: Orally (PO), Intravenously (IV), and Rectally (Rectal). These routes allow for flexible administration based on the patient's condition and needs. Intramuscular (IM) administration is not a recognized route for ondansetron administration.
Question 2 of 5
Prescribed if a patient is allergic with Penicillin:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Erythromycin is a suitable alternative for patients allergic to penicillin. Erythromycin belongs to the macrolide class of antibiotics and is effective against a wide range of bacterial infections. It is generally well-tolerated and can be used as an alternative in cases of penicillin allergy.cephalosporins, tetracyclines, sulfonamides, and aminoglycosides like gentamicin should not be prescribed to a patient with a known penicillin allergy as they can potentially cross-react and cause allergic reactions.
Question 3 of 5
A patient who is taking amitriptyline (Elavil) reports constipation and dry mouth. The patient notes that these
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct instruction the nurse should give the patient who is experiencing constipation and dry mouth as side effects of amitriptyline (Elavil) is to increase fluid intake. Increasing fluid intake can help alleviate these side effects. Adequate hydration can help with constipation by softening stools and making bowel movements easier, and it can also help relieve dry mouth by promoting saliva production. It is a simple and effective measure that can be taken to manage these common side effects without the need to stop the medication or switch to a different antidepressant.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse provides patient teaching for a patient who has a new order for nadolol (Corgard) to treat hypertension. What statement by the patient concerning nadolol (Corgard) would indicate that the teaching has been effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A patient receiving an adrenergic blocker must be aware that abruptly stopping the medication may result in a serious reaction. When changing medications or discontinuing their use, these drugs need to be tapered off gradually. This drug is not associated with photophobia or the anticholinergic effect of dry mouth. If the teaching were effective, the patient would be aware that he would need to continue lifestyle modifications, including diet and exercise.
Question 5 of 5
A patient complains of night blindness. The nurse correctly recommends which foods?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.