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ATI Pathophysiology Questions
Question 1 of 5
A male patient with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is prescribed tamsulosin (Flomax). What is the primary therapeutic effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tamsulosin relaxes the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, leading to improved urinary flow and reduced symptoms of BPH.
Question 2 of 5
A male patient with erectile dysfunction has asked for a prescription for sildenafil (Viagra). Before giving this medication, the nurse should assess for which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sildenafil should not be used by patients taking nitrates, as the combination can lead to severe hypotension.
Question 3 of 5
A patient is prescribed estradiol (Estrace) for hormone replacement therapy (HRT). What should the nurse monitor during this therapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Liver function tests should be monitored during estradiol therapy due to the potential for liver dysfunction.
Question 4 of 5
A nursing student having trouble moving her head from side to side is likely experiencing a problem with which type of neurons?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pharyngeal efferent neurons are involved in head movement, including side-to-side motions.
Question 5 of 5
A patient is being administered chemotherapeutic agents for the treatment of cancer. Which of the following blood cells will be stimulated by the colony-stimulating factors in response to the effects of the chemotherapy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High blood pressure is a significant contraindication for the use of combined oral contraceptives due to the increased risk of stroke and myocardial infarction.
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