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ATI Pharmocology Exam Fletcher NRSG 106 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The drug nalbuphine is an agonist-antagonist (partial agonist). The nurse understands that which is a characteristic of partial agonists?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Partial agonists like nalbuphine have a lower dependency potential than full agonists, reducing the risk of physical dependence or tolerance when used for pain management.
Question 2 of 5
During the immediate postoperative period, the Post Anesthesia Care Unit nurse is assessing a patient who had hip surgery. The patient is experiencing tachycardia, tachypnea, and muscle rigidity, and his temperature is 103°F (39.4°C). The nurse will prepare for what immediate treatment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: These symptoms indicate malignant hyperthermia, treated with dantrolene to reduce muscle rigidity and hypermetabolism.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is reviewing herbal therapies. Which is a common use of the herb feverfew?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Feverfew is used for menstrual cramps and migraines due to its anti-inflammatory properties.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is taking haloperidol. The nurse should monitor for which of the following adverse effects of haloperidol?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Haloperidol, a first-generation antipsychotic, commonly causes extrapyramidal symptoms like dystonia and parkinsonism.
Question 5 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.