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ATI Pharmocology Exam Fletcher NRSG 106 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 29-year-old patient is admitted to the intensive care unit with the following symptoms: restlessness, hyperactive reflexes, talkativeness, confusion and periods of panic, and tachycardia. The nurse suspects that he may be experiencing the effects of taking which substance?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stimulants cause restlessness, hyperactive reflexes, and tachycardia, matching the described symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
A patient had abdominal surgery this morning. The patient is groggy but complaining of severe pain around the incision. What is the most important assessment data to consider before the nurse administers a dose of morphine sulfate to the patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Morphine can cause respiratory depression, so assessing respiratory rate is critical before administration.
Question 3 of 5
When a patient is taking an adrenergic agonist drug, the nurse expects to observe which effect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Adrenergic agonists stimulate the sympathetic nervous system, increasing heart rate.
Question 4 of 5
An adrenergic agonist is ordered for a patient in shock. The nurse will note that this drug has had its primary intended effect if which expected outcome occurs?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Adrenergic agonists increase heart rate and contractility, improving cardiac output and tissue perfusion, which is the primary goal in shock treatment.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the use of central nervous system stimulants. Which of these are indications for this class of drugs? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: CNS stimulants are used for ADHD to improve focus, narcolepsy to manage excessive sleepiness, and obesity (e.g., phentermine) for short-term weight management.