ATI RN
Pharmacological Lifespan Treatment Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which factor(s) contribute(s) to digoxin toxicity in a 92-year-old patient? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In older adults, impaired renal function can lead to reduced excretion of digoxin, increasing the risk of toxicity. The prolonged half-life of digoxin in older adults also contributes to toxicity. Taking the medication with meals and diminished mental capacity do not directly contribute to digoxin toxicity.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following treatments would be most appropriate for this patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following best explains the primary advantage of liposomal preparations over the regular colloidal suspension of amphotericin B?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Which medication is commonly used to treat bipolar disorder by stabilizing mood swings?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A 55-year-old male with chronic hypertension is prescribed losartan. Losartan works by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.