ATI RN
Pharmacological Lifespan Treatment Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is a false statement about medication therapy for gout?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
During your assessment of a patient taking serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), which of the following side effects is most likely to be seen?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Patches are sometimes prescribed to patients. Understanding how often patches are applied, when to remove them, correct location of patch placement, frequency of dosing, and correct way to dispose are important counseling points when discussing with your patients. Match the following medications with the correct frequency of dosing:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A patient who receives haloperidol is noted to be shifting in the chair, rocking back and forth, and tapping both feet constantly. What is the most accurate term to document these findings?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 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.