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Peter Attia Drugs Cardiovascular PCSK9 Questions
Question 1 of 5
What should the nurse do when a patient is taking furosemide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because assessing blood pressure before administering furosemide is crucial to monitor for hypotension, a common side effect. This step ensures patient safety and helps guide appropriate dosage adjustments. Option A is incorrect as sudden position changes can lead to orthostatic hypotension. Option C is incorrect as furosemide is usually taken in the morning for diuretic effect. Option D is incorrect as monitoring blood pressure is essential in patients taking furosemide.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse who administers antipsychotic medication should be ready to explain which neurotransmitters and how they are processed in the brain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Serotonin and dopamine. Antipsychotic medications work by affecting serotonin and dopamine levels in the brain. Dopamine is involved in regulating emotions and movement, while serotonin plays a role in mood regulation. Understanding how these neurotransmitters are processed is crucial for explaining the mechanism of action of antipsychotic drugs. Choice A is incorrect because GABA is not typically targeted by antipsychotic medications. Choice C is incorrect as it refers to structures rather than neurotransmitters. Choice D is incorrect as it mentions monoamine oxidase inhibitors, which are a different class of drugs than antipsychotics, and serotonin, which is relevant but not the primary neurotransmitter targeted by antipsychotic medications.
Question 3 of 5
A 57-year-old woman being treated for end-stage breast cancer has been using a transdermal opioid analgesic as part of the management of pain. Lately, she has been experiencing breakthrough pain. The nurse expects this type of pain to be managed by
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: administering an immediate-release opioid. Breakthrough pain in cancer patients requires a quick-acting pain relief method. Immediate-release opioids are designed to provide rapid pain relief, making them the appropriate choice in this scenario. NSAIDs (Choice A) may not be sufficient for severe cancer pain. Changing the opioid route to rectal administration (Choice C) may not provide quicker relief than transdermal opioids. Continuing the current therapy without addressing breakthrough pain (Choice D) can lead to inadequate pain control.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is presenting a substance-abuse lecture for teenage girls and is asked about “roofies.” The nurse recognizes that this is the slang term for which substance?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: flunitrazepam. Flunitrazepam is commonly known as "roofies" in slang terms. Step 1: Cocaine (A) is a stimulant drug, not associated with the term "roofies." Step 2: Secobarbital (C) is a barbiturate, not commonly referred to as "roofies." Step 3: Methamphetamine (D) is a stimulant drug, not linked to the term "roofies." Therefore, flunitrazepam (B) is the correct answer due to its association with the slang term "roofies" in substance abuse contexts.
Question 5 of 5
A patient is in the emergency department with a new onset of rapid-rate atrial fibrillation, and the nurse is preparing a continuous infusion. Which drug is most appropriate for this dysrhythmia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.