ATI Pathophysiology

Question 1 of 5

On the advice of his brother, a 53-year-old man has made an appointment to request a prescription for Viagra. The nurse who works at the clinic is reviewing the man's medical history and would recognize what health problem as being prohibitive to this treatment?

A. Type 2 diabetes, treated with metformin B. Hypercholesterolemia, treated with simvastatin C. Angina, treated with nitroglycerin D. Hypertension, treated with metoprolol

Question 2 of 5

A patient with endometriosis is prescribed medroxyprogesterone acetate (Provera). What should the nurse include in the patient education?

A. Medroxyprogesterone should be taken at the same time each day to maintain consistent hormone levels. B. Medroxyprogesterone can be taken with food to reduce gastrointestinal upset. C. Medroxyprogesterone should be discontinued if side effects occur. D. Medroxyprogesterone should be taken once a week to maintain effectiveness.

Question 3 of 5

A toddler is displaying signs/symptoms of weakness and muscle atrophy. The pediatric neurologist suspects it may be a lower motor neuron disease called spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The client's family asks how he got this. The nurse will respond:

A. This could result from playing in soil and then ingesting bacteria that is now attaching his motor neurons. B. No one really knows how this disease is formed. We just know that in time, he may grow out of it. C. This is a degenerative disorder that tends to be inherited as an autosomal recessive trait. D. This is a segmental demyelination disorder that affects all nerve roots and eventually all muscle groups as well.

Question 4 of 5

A child has been taking mebendazole for the past 3 weeks after being diagnosed with roundworm. The nurse will determine the efficacy of the child's treatment by referencing what diagnostic test?

A. Liver enzymes B. Stool for ova and parasites C. Colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy D. Rectal swab for culture

Question 5 of 5

A patient is starting on alendronate (Fosamax) for osteoporosis. What specific instructions should the nurse provide to ensure proper administration?

A. Take the medication with a full glass of water and remain upright for at least 30 minutes. B. Take the medication with milk to enhance calcium absorption. C. Take the medication at bedtime to ensure absorption during sleep. D. Take the medication with food to prevent nausea.

ATI Pathophysiology

Skildor

ATI RN

ATI RN