ATI RN
Pharmacology Across the Lifespan Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which drug type is often used as a first-line treatment for depression due to its side effect profile?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
Which sign is common with hypocalcemia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A patient calls the clinic to report severe exacerbation of gout. The patient says, 'My probenecid (Probalan) is not helping.' The nurse would consider which information before responding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following types of drugs will have maximum oral bioavailability?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Which statements are true regarding the elderly and pharmacokinetics? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In the elderly, levels of microsomal enzymes are decreased because the aging liver is less able to produce them; fat content is increased because of decreased lean body mass; the number of intact nephrons is decreased as the result of aging; and gastric pH is less acidic because of a gradual reduction of the production of hydrochloric acid. The other options are incorrect statements.