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ATI Pharmacology Assessment 2 Questions
Question 1 of 5
The following drugs are most commonly associated with nephrotoxicity:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gentamicin is associated with nephrotoxicity, particularly when administered in high doses or for prolonged periods.
Question 2 of 5
The following drugs are most commonly associated with nephrotoxicity:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gentamicin is associated with nephrotoxicity, particularly when administered in high doses or for prolonged periods.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is giving a patient a loading dose of 1 mg of an antiarrhythmic drug to treat atrial flutters. Which of the following is most likely the drug being administered?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Digoxin is commonly used to treat atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation by helping to control the heart rate. A loading dose may be given initially to reach therapeutic levels quickly. This medication acts by increasing the force of the heart's contractions and slowing down the heart rate. Propranolol (Choice B) is a beta-blocker used to treat various heart conditions, but it is not typically used for atrial arrhythmias like atrial flutter. Ibuprofen (Choice C) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used for pain and inflammation, not for cardiac arrhythmias. Lithium (Choice D) is a mood-stabilizing medication often used for bipolar disorder and is not indicated for atrial flutter treatment.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following antibacterials is most suitable for treatment of a lower urinary tract infection in a 28-year-old woman who is 10 weeks pregnant?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: UTI in pregnancy needs safe, effective antibiotics. Amoxicillin, a penicillin, is safe (category B), effective against common pathogens (e.g., E. coli), and suitable in early pregnancy. Trimethoprim risks folate antagonism, avoided in first trimester. Tetracycline causes fetal bone/teeth damage, contraindicated. Erythromycin and flucloxacillin are less targeted for UTI. Amoxicillin's safety and efficacy make it ideal, protecting mother and fetus.
Question 5 of 5
After a severe auto accident, a patient has been taken to the trauma unit and has an estimated
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Packed red blood cells (PRBCs) are the most appropriate product to administer after a severe auto accident when there is significant blood loss and anemia. PRBCs are used to increase the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood and improve tissue oxygenation. They are specifically designed to deliver red blood cells without the unnecessary components found in whole blood. This targeted approach helps to avoid volume overload and reduce the risk of complications such as transfusion reactions. In a trauma situation where there is active bleeding and a need to rapidly restore oxygen-carrying capacity, PRBCs are the preferred blood product.