Proctored Pharmacology ATI

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that can lead to hypokalemia by increasing potassium excretion. Instructing the client to increase their intake of potassium-rich foods helps prevent electrolyte imbalances and supports overall health.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct definition of drug absorption is the movement of a drug from the site of administration into various tissues of the body. It is the process by which a drug is taken up and enters the systemic circulation.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Nitroglycerin patches should be removed for 12 hours each day to prevent the development of tolerance. This nitrate-free interval ensures the medication remains effective in managing angina.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that can lead to hypokalemia by increasing potassium excretion. Instructing the client to increase their intake of potassium-rich foods helps prevent electrolyte imbalances and supports overall health.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Lidocaine is administered to prevent dysrhythmias by delaying conduction in the heart and reducing the automaticity of heart tissue. This action helps stabilize the heart's electrical activity and prevent life-threatening arrhythmias post-cardiac arrest.