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ATI Pharmacology NRSG 106 Fletcher Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
After starting treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus 6 months earlier, a patient is in the office for a follow-up examination. The nurse will monitor which laboratory test to evaluate the patient's adherence to the antidiabetic therapy over the past few months?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hemoglobin A1C reflects average blood glucose over 2-3 months, providing a reliable measure of long-term adherence to antidiabetic therapy, making option A correct.
Question 2 of 5
A 51-year-old woman will be taking selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) as part of treatment for postmenopausal osteoporosis. The nurse reviews potential contraindications, including which condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: SERMs increase the risk of venous thromboembolism, making it a contraindication, as clots can lead to serious complications, making option A critical to review.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse should recognize that the client understands the teaching when he identifies which of the following as manifestations of hypoglycemia? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Tremors and confusion are signs of hypoglycemia due to low blood glucose affecting the nervous system, indicating client understanding, while polydipsia, polyphagia, and polyuria are hyperglycemia symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
When a patient is taking an adrenergic agonist drug, the nurse expects to observe which effect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Adrenergic agonists stimulate beta-1 receptors, increasing heart rate as part of the sympathetic response, making option C the expected effect.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medication list for a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse should recognize which of the following medications can cause glucose intolerance?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prednisone, a corticosteroid, causes glucose intolerance by increasing glucose production and insulin resistance, impacting diabetes control, making option B correct.