ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam 1 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse gives medication to a patient with a history of liver disease. The nurse will monitor this patient for
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Increased drug effects. Patients with liver disease may have impaired drug metabolism, leading to higher drug levels in the bloodstream and increased risk of toxicity. The liver is responsible for metabolizing medications, so when it is compromised, drugs can accumulate in the body.
Therefore, monitoring for increased drug effects is crucial to prevent adverse reactions.
Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because liver disease typically results in decreased drug metabolism, leading to increased drug effects rather than decreased drug effects, decreased therapeutic range, or increased therapeutic range.
Question 2 of 5
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Question 5 of 5
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