ATI Pathophysiology

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Question 1 of 5

A patient is being treated for a severe fungal infection with amphotericin B. What is the expected length of treatment for this patient?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Combined oral contraceptives are associated with a higher risk of blood clots, especially in patients with additional risk factors.

Question 2 of 5

A 50-year-old woman has had a relapse of her multiple sclerosis (MS) after several years of being symptom-free. Which of the following factors is most likely to have contributed to her relapse?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Physical overexertion can contribute to an MS relapse, triggering symptoms to reappear.

Question 3 of 5

A patient with endometriosis is prescribed medroxyprogesterone acetate (Provera). What should the nurse include in the patient education?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Medroxyprogesterone should be taken at the same time each day to maintain consistent hormone levels and effectiveness in treating endometriosis.

Question 4 of 5

A physician is noting the recent vital signs for several clients on an acute medical ward of a hospital. Which hospital client with a noninfectious diagnosis would be most likely to have a fever?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Pulmonary emboli can produce fever, even without infection.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following nursing diagnoses would provide the most plausible indication for the use of epoetin alfa (Epogen) in a patient with renal failure?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The risks of using hormone replacement therapy for menopausal symptoms include increased chances of stroke, blood clots, and certain types of cancer.

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