ATI Pathophysiology Test Bank

Question 1 of 5

What is responsible for initiating clonal selection?

A. B cells B. T cells C. Antigens D. Lymphocytes

Question 2 of 5

A young man has received a diagnosis of androgen deficiency and has been prescribed testosterone. At clinic follow-up appointments, the nurse should prioritize which of the following assessments?

A. Bladder ultrasound and urine testing for glucose and ketones B. Weight and measurement of blood pressure C. Hearing assessment and abdominal girth measurement D. Deep tendon reflexes and random blood glucose testing

Question 3 of 5

A patient who is undergoing treatment for cytomegalovirus received his first dose of IV ganciclovir 3 days ago. When reviewing this patient's most recent blood work, what abnormality should the nurse most likely attribute to the use of this drug?

A. Hemoglobin 17 g/dL (high normal) B. INR 3.8 (high) C. Platelet count 118,000/mm3 (low) D. Leukocytes 11,900/mm3 (high)

Question 4 of 5

In osteoporosis, what is the expected therapeutic action of raloxifene (Evista)?

A. It decreases bone resorption and increases bone density. B. It stimulates the formation of new bone. C. It increases calcium absorption in the intestines. D. It decreases the excretion of calcium through the kidneys.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse practitioner is seeing a client in the clinic with a suspected diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. What should the nurse anticipate as the priority action?

A. Administer the first dose of antibiotics immediately after blood cultures are drawn. B. Start an IV line and administer corticosteroids to reduce inflammation. C. Isolate the client to prevent the spread of infection. D. Perform a lumbar puncture to confirm the diagnosis.

ATI Pathophysiology Test Bank

Skildor

ATI RN

ATI RN