ATI RN
Safety Pharmacology Across the Lifespan Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which prescriber action will have the greatest impact on the patient's commitment to adherence to any type of medication therapy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because providing medication education that the patient can easily understand will empower the patient with knowledge about their medication, leading to better understanding, motivation, and commitment to adherence. This action promotes patient engagement and self-efficacy, enhancing their ability to follow the prescribed therapy. Choice A is incorrect because insurance coverage does not directly impact a patient's commitment to adherence. Choice B is less impactful as the form of medication may not significantly influence adherence compared to education. Choice C, while beneficial in simplifying the regimen, does not address the underlying factors affecting adherence like understanding.
Question 2 of 5
What are the adverse effects of Orlistat? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Step 1: Orlistat is a medication that works by blocking the absorption of fats in the intestine. Step 2: This leads to increased fat content in the stool, causing oily spotting as a common adverse effect. Step 3: Fecal urgency, bloody stool, and fatty stool are not typical adverse effects of Orlistat. Step 4: Fecal urgency is more common with stimulant laxatives, bloody stool may indicate gastrointestinal bleeding, and fatty stool is not a recognized side effect of Orlistat. Step 5: Therefore, the correct answer is D (Oily spotting) as it aligns with the mechanism of action of Orlistat, while the other options are not associated with this medication.
Question 3 of 5
A patient is infected with a virus. What type of immunity will be engaged to stop the virus from reproducing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Cell-mediated immunity. This type of immunity involves the activation of T cells, which directly attack and destroy infected cells to stop the virus from reproducing. T cells play a crucial role in controlling intracellular pathogens like viruses. A and B are incorrect because they refer to aspects of humoral immunity, which involve B cells producing antibodies to target pathogens in the bloodstream, not infected cells. C, hapten immunity, is not a valid term in immunology and does not relate to the immune response against viruses.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following hormones is primarily released by the thyroid gland?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Free T4 (FT4). The thyroid gland primarily releases thyroid hormones T4 and T3, with FT4 being the active form. Calcitonin is released by the thyroid but is not a primary hormone. TRH is released by the hypothalamus to stimulate TSH release from the pituitary gland. TSH is released by the pituitary gland to stimulate the thyroid to produce and release T4 and T3. Therefore, C is the correct answer as FT4 is one of the primary hormones directly released by the thyroid gland.
Question 5 of 5
A patient who recently begun hormone replacement therapy with estrogen asks you how the hormone will affect her non-reproductive tissues. Which response(s) are appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because estrogen affects various non-reproductive tissues in the body. Estrogen can reduce low-density lipoproteins (B), which are associated with cardiovascular risk. It also suppresses bone resorption (C), aiding in bone health. Additionally, estrogen can both promote and suppress coagulation (D), influencing blood clotting factors. Therefore, all the answers are correct as estrogen has a wide-ranging impact on non-reproductive tissues.