ATI LPN
Renal System Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse caring for a patient who will receive penicillin to treat an infection asks the patient about previous drug reactions. The patient reports having had a rash when taking amoxicillin (Amoxil). The nurse will contact the provider to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Erythromycin is safer for penicillin-allergic patients, avoiding hypersensitivity risks.
Question 2 of 5
A patient has been taking spironolactone (Aldactone) to treat heart failure. The nurse will monitor for
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Spironolactone, a potassium-sparing diuretic, risks hyperkalemia in heart failure.
Question 3 of 5
Which condition increases glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increased renal blood flow raises GFR by enhancing glomerular capillary pressure.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse cares for a client with diabetes mellitus who is prescribed metformin (Glucophage) and is scheduled for an intravenous urography. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Metformin with dye risks lactic acidosis; stopping it is the priority.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse obtains the health history of a client with a suspected diagnosis of bladder cancer. Which question should the nurse ask when determining this client's risk factors?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Smoking greatly increases bladder cancer risk, making it the key question.