ATI Nurs 240 Pharmacology quiz | Nurselytic

Correct Answer: D

Rationale:
Correct
Answer: D - Educating healthcare providers and patients about appropriate antibiotic use


Rationale:
1. Education promotes understanding of when antibiotics are necessary, reducing unnecessary use.
2. Proper education helps prevent misuse and overuse of antibiotics, decreasing resistance.
3. Healthcare providers and patients making informed decisions contribute to combating antibiotic resistance.

Summary:
- A, B, and C promote misuse of antibiotics, leading to resistance.
- D stands out as the correct choice due to its focus on education, which is key in minimizing antibiotic resistance.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Nausea. Nausea is a common side effect of aminoglycoside therapy but does not typically require discontinuation of treatment. Nephrotoxicity (
A) and ototoxicity (
B) are serious adverse effects that warrant stopping the medication to prevent further harm. Vertigo (
D) can be a sign of ototoxicity and may require discontinuation.
Therefore, nausea is the only option that is a common but usually tolerable side effect that does not necessitate stopping the medication.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because performing a culture and sensitivity test helps identify the specific pathogen causing the infection, allowing for targeted treatment with the most effective antibiotic. Monitoring vital signs (
A) is important but doesn't address the need for specific pathogen identification. Administering the antibiotic immediately (
C) without knowing the pathogen can lead to inappropriate treatment. Consulting with the healthcare provider (
D) is crucial, but determining the specific pathogen through testing is essential for effective antibiotic therapy.

Correct Answer: B,C,E

Rationale:
Correct
Answer: B, C, E


Rationale:
1. Physical therapy for stroke patients (
B) helps prevent complications and improve function post-stroke.
2. Management of chronic pain in arthritis (
C) aims to control symptoms and prevent disease progression.
3. Cardiac rehabilitation after a myocardial infarction (E) focuses on preventing future cardiac events through exercise and education.

Incorrect

Choices:
A: Screening for high blood pressure - This is an example of secondary prevention aimed at early detection but not specific to individuals already affected.
D: Vaccination for hepatitis B - This is an example of primary prevention, targeting individuals without prior exposure to prevent infection.
F: Hand hygiene promotion to prevent infections - This is a form of primary prevention by reducing the risk of infection.
G: Routine mammograms for early breast cancer detection - This is an example of secondary prevention for early detection in asymptomatic individuals.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: The minimum concentration of a medication in the blood needed to achieve the desired therapeutic effect. Critical concentration refers to the specific level of a medication in the bloodstream that is required to produce the intended therapeutic effect. Below this level, the medication may not be effective, while levels above it could lead to toxicity or adverse effects.
Choice A is incorrect as it refers to the absorption process, not the therapeutic effect.
Choice C is incorrect because it describes the maximum tolerable concentration, not the critical concentration for therapeutic effect.
Choice D is incorrect as it mentions an optimal concentration, which may not necessarily be the minimum required for therapeutic effect.

Choices E, F, and G are not provided in the question.