ATI RN
ATI Pharmocology Exam Fletcher NRSG 106 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient is experiencing status epilepticus. The nurse prepares to give which drug of choice for the treatment of this condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Midazolam, a benzodiazepine, is preferred for status epilepticus due to its rapid onset and effectiveness in stopping acute seizures.
Question 2 of 5
A patient has been taking phenobarbital for 2 weeks as part of his therapy for epilepsy. He tells the nurse that he feels tense and that the least little thing bothers him now. Which is the correct explanation for this problem?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Phenobarbital reduces REM sleep, leading to irritability and difficulty coping with stress.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the food choices of a patient who is taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). Which food choice would indicate the need for additional teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pepperoni contains tyramine, which can cause a hypertensive crisis with MAOIs, indicating a need for further teaching.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a patient for contraindications to drug therapy with acetaminophen. Which patient should not receive acetaminophen?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acetaminophen is metabolized by the liver, and liver disease increases the risk of hepatotoxicity, making it contraindicated or requiring caution.
Question 5 of 5
When evaluating a patient who is taking orlistat, which is an intended therapeutic effect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Orlistat inhibits fat absorption, promoting weight loss as its primary therapeutic effect.