ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Quiz 240 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What drug classification is considered the drug of choice to decrease triglyceride levels?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fibric acid agents, such as gemfibrozil and fenofibrate, are considered the drug of choice for decreasing triglyceride levels, primarily by increasing the breakdown of triglyceride-rich particles and reducing hepatic triglyceride production.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse has just completed medication teaching regarding medications used to treat high cholesterol. Which statement made by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This statement is incorrect and indicates a misunderstanding, as diet plays a crucial role in managing cholesterol levels alongside medication.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who takes several daily medications and states that he wants to ask the provider for a prescription for sildenafil (Viagra). The nurse knows that sildenafil is contraindicated due to an interaction with which of the following client's medications?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sildenafil interacts with nitrates such as isosorbide, leading to severe hypotension, making it contraindicated in patients taking nitrates.
Question 4 of 5
What classification of antianginal medications is also used for coronary artery spasms?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Calcium channel blockers are commonly used to treat both stable angina and coronary artery spasms because they relax blood vessels, improving blood flow to the heart.
Question 5 of 5
Aspirin may be used in the treatment of angina and MI for which of the following reasons?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aspirin decreases platelet aggregation, making it useful in preventing clot formation in conditions such as angina and myocardial infarction.