ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Across the Lifespan Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which drug type used to treat depression works by preventing enzymatic destruction of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
An important function of calcium is to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A patient reports having 'arthritis.' The nurse would determine that the patient’s arthritis is rheumatoid arthritis if which findings are reported by history?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
If a drug is eliminated by first order kinetics
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Which statements are true regarding pediatric patients and pharmacokinetics? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In children, first-pass elimination by the liver is reduced because of the immaturity of the liver, and microsomal enzymes are decreased. In addition, gastric emptying is reduced because of slow or irregular peristalsis. Perfusion to the kidneys may be decreased, resulting in reduced renal function.