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ATI Capstone Pharmacology Assessment 1 and 2 Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which patient-teaching instructions are appropriate for a patient taking an antidysrhythmic drug? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A patient is in the intensive care unit because of an acute myocardial infarction. He is experiencing severe ventricular dysrhythmias. The nurse will prepare to give which drug of choice for this dysrhythmia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Amiodarone is the drug of choice for treating severe ventricular dysrhythmias, such as those seen in patients with acute myocardial infarction. It is effective in treating both ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation. Amiodarone works by prolonging the action potential duration and refractory period in cardiac tissues, thereby helping to stabilize the heart's electrical activity. Diltiazem and Verapamil are calcium channel blockers that are not typically used for treating ventricular dysrhythmias. Adenosine is primarily used for treating supraventricular tachycardias.
Question 3 of 5
Two tests should be monitored for a patient currently on Warfarin. What are those two tests? Select ALL that apply.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 1. INR (International Normalized Ratio): INR is the primary test used to monitor the effectiveness of Warfarin therapy. It measures the clotting tendency of the patient's blood in relation to a standard measurement. The INR target range for patients on Warfarin therapy varies depending on the reason for treatment, but typically falls between 2.0 to 3.0.
Question 4 of 5
What is the evaluation of medication effectiveness of senna?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Senna is a stimulant laxative commonly used to treat constipation. Its effectiveness is primarily evaluated based on the production of soft, well-formed bowel movements. Senna works by stimulating the muscles in the intestines, promoting bowel movements and easing constipation. It is not typically used for reducing GI pain and irritation, healing ulcers, or preventing nausea and vomiting. Therefore, the evaluation of medication effectiveness of senna is primarily based on achieving soft, formed bowel movements in patients with constipation.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following drugs has a therapeutic effect that increases cardiac output and slows heart rate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Digoxin is a medication commonly used to treat heart failure and certain types of irregular heartbeats. Its therapeutic effect includes increasing cardiac output, which helps improve the function of the heart. Digoxin also has the ability to slow down the heart rate, making it particularly beneficial for patients with conditions like atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter. Therefore, among the options provided, Digoxin is the drug that has a therapeutic effect of increasing cardiac output and slowing heart rate.