ATI Pathophysiology Exam 2

Question 1 of 5

When taking medroxyprogesterone acetate (Provera) for the treatment of endometriosis, what important instruction should the nurse provide about taking this medication?

A. Take the medication at the same time each day to maintain consistent hormone levels. B. Medroxyprogesterone should be taken without regard to meals. C. Discontinuing medroxyprogesterone should only be done under the guidance of a healthcare provider. D. Medroxyprogesterone is typically taken daily rather than weekly for the treatment of endometriosis.

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following disturbances would cause a client to experience gout?

A. Serotonin receptors B. Uric acid metabolism C. Liver function D. Cardiac function

Question 3 of 5

A patient is administered a nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor in combination with a nonnucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor. What is the main rationale for administering these medications together?

A. They improve treatment adherence. B. They reduce the duration of illness. C. They exhibit synergistic antiviral effects. D. They prevent opportunistic infections.

Question 4 of 5

In a male patient with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) prescribed tamsulosin (Flomax), what is the expected therapeutic effect of this medication?

A. Decreased urinary frequency and urgency B. Increased urinary output C. Decreased blood pressure D. Increased hair growth

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following accurately describes the pathophysiology of asthma?

A. Chronic inflammation of the bronchial lining B. Narrowing of the airway due to bronchoconstriction C. Damage to alveoli reducing lung elasticity D. Overproduction of mucus by the goblet cells

ATI Pathophysiology Exam 2

Skildor

ATI RN

ATI RN