ATI LPN
Multiple Choice Questions Renal System Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse teaches a young female client who is prescribed amoxicillin (Amoxil) for a urinary tract infection. Which statement should the nurse include in this client's teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Amoxicillin reduces contraceptive efficacy, necessitating a backup birth control method.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving a high dose of intravenous azithromycin to treat an infection. The patient is also taking acetaminophen for pain. The nurse should expect to review which lab values when monitoring for this drug's side effects?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: High-dose azithromycin with acetaminophen risks hepatotoxicity, so monitor liver enzymes.
Question 3 of 5
A patient who is taking trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) calls to report developing an all-over rash. The nurse will instruct the patient to perform which action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rash may signal a serious reaction, so stopping TMP-SMX is critical for safety.
Question 4 of 5
Substance X is freely filtered by the glomerulus and is not reabsorbed, nor secreted, nor metabolized. What percentage of Substance X is excreted in urine?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Freely filtered substances that are neither reabsorbed nor secreted are fully excreted.
Question 5 of 5
The best study for evaluation of renal function is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nuclear medicine renal scan precisely measures kidney function and flow best.