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Pharmacology ATI Final Questions
Question 1 of 5
When a patient is receiving diuretic therapy, which of these assessment measures would best reflect the patient™s fluid volume status?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: When a patient is receiving diuretic therapy, monitoring intake, output, and daily weight is essential in assessing the patient's fluid volume status. Diuretics promote the excretion of excess fluid from the body, which can lead to changes in fluid balance. Monitoring intake and output provides information about how much fluid the patient is taking in and how much is being excreted, helping to assess the overall fluid balance. Daily weight measurements can also indicate changes in fluid status, as a sudden weight gain or loss may suggest fluid retention or depletion, respectively. Additionally, trends in weight changes over time can provide valuable information about the effectiveness of diuretic therapy and the patient's response to treatment.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is monitoring a post-renal transplantation client taking cyclosporine (Neoral). The nurse observes an elevation in one of the client's vital signs and the client is complaining of sweating and
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cyclosporine, a common immunosuppressive medication used in post-renal transplantation clients, can cause a range of adverse effects, including hypertension, nephrotoxicity, and electrolyte imbalances. One of the significant side effects of cyclosporine is causing an elevation in the pulse rate, also known as tachycardia. Tachycardia is a common side effect of cyclosporine due to its direct effects on the cardiovascular system. Therefore, in the context of a post-renal transplantation client taking cyclosporine, an elevation in pulse rate is the most likely vital sign to be increased. Sweatiness may be a response to the increased heart rate and may also be a side effect of cyclosporine. However, the primary vital sign affected by cyclosporine would be the pulse rate.
Question 3 of 5
Which is not one of the rights of medication administration?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The rights of medication administration include the right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, right time, and right documentation. However, "right attitude" is not one of the recognized rights of medication administration. While having a positive and professional attitude is important for healthcare providers, it is not specifically listed as a distinct right in medication administration protocols.
Question 4 of 5
What does it mean when a medication has a half-life?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B. When a medication has a half-life, it refers to the time it takes for half of the dose to be eliminated from the bloodstream. Half-life is an important pharmacokinetic parameter which helps determine the dosing interval and duration of action of a drug. By understanding the half-life of a medication, healthcare providers can make informed decisions regarding dosing schedules to maintain therapeutic levels in the body.
Question 5 of 5
A patient has overdosed on Warfarin, what should be given to the patient to be reveresed?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Warfarin is an anticoagulant medication that works by inhibiting vitamin K-dependent clotting factors in the body. Overdosing on warfarin can lead to excessive bleeding due to the lack of functional clotting factors. To reverse the effects of warfarin overdose, Vitamin K is given because it helps the body restore the levels of clotting factors that were reduced by warfarin. Vitamin K promotes the synthesis of clotting factors II, VII, IX, and X, which allows the blood to clot effectively again. Therefore, in the case of a warfarin overdose, Vitamin K is the appropriate antidote to help reverse the anticoagulant effects.