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ATI Pharmacology Quiz 240 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What is the term for a medical condition, caused by statins, in which the muscle tissue becomes extremely inflamed, resulting in the breakdown of muscle?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rhabdomyolysis is the breakdown of muscle tissue that leads to the release of muscle fiber contents into the bloodstream. It can be caused by statin medications among other factors.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a group of nurses about the administration of nitroglycerin. Which of the following routes of administration provides the most rapid onset for the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sublingual administration of nitroglycerin provides the most rapid onset of action due to direct absorption through the oral mucosa.
Question 3 of 5
A client has been prescribed diltiazem (Cardizem), and asks the nurse what type of drug this is. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diltiazem is a calcium channel blocker, commonly used to treat hypertension, angina, and certain heart rhythm disorders.
Question 4 of 5
What is the term for a medical condition, caused by statins, in which the muscle tissue becomes extremely inflamed, resulting in the breakdown of muscle?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rhabdomyolysis is the breakdown of muscle tissue that leads to the release of muscle fiber contents into the bloodstream. It can be caused by statin medications among other factors.
Question 5 of 5
The client is prescribed phenelzine (Nardil). The client tells the nurse that they consumed two glasses of Chianti (red) wine at lunchtime. What is the nurse's priority action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing the client's blood pressure is the priority action because phenelzine is an MAOI, and consuming wine while taking MAOIs can lead to a hypertensive crisis.