ATI RN
Pharmacology Across the Lifespan Questions
Question 1 of 5
You have a 93-year-old female who is on 88 mcg of Synthroid daily for hypothyroidism. There are numerous drug interactions associated with this form of thyroid hormone therapy. With full understanding of the potential drug: drug interactions, which of the following medications would not be problematic if prescribed for this patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
To avoid a theophylline toxicity in her patients, a nurse should decrease the dosage of this medication when administering it concurrently with which of the following medications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse caring for a 52-year-old patient who's been prescribed Hydrocodone for chronic back pain must observe for manifestations of
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following medications promotes increased cough production by increasing and thinning mucous secretions to allow patients to decrease chest congestion
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is treating a 75-year-old female patient who'd receiving heparin therapy for recurring deep vein thromboses. Before discharging the patient, the nurse should advise her to monitor for which of the following symptoms?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.