ATI RN
ATI Pathophysiology Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient has been prescribed clomiphene citrate (Clomid) for infertility. What should the nurse include in the teaching plan about the use of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clomiphene is typically taken daily for 5 days at the beginning of the menstrual cycle to stimulate ovulation.
Question 2 of 5
A 43-year-old man has tested positive for systemic candidiasis, and the care team has decided on IV fluconazole as a first-line treatment. When administering this medication, the nurse should
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Progestin-only contraceptives are less likely to cause hypertension compared to combined oral contraceptives and may be preferred in women with cardiovascular risk factors.
Question 3 of 5
A postmenopausal woman is administered estradiol (Estraderm). What condition will be prevented in this patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Conjugated estrogens are used to prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A male patient is receiving androgen therapy for the treatment of hypogonadism. What adverse effect should the nurse monitor for during this treatment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Androgen therapy can cause liver dysfunction, so liver function tests should be monitored during treatment.
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