ATI LPN
Questions on the Urinary System Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin (Amoxil) to a patient and learns that the patient previously experienced a rash when taking penicillin. Which action will the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prior penicillin rash suggests allergy, so a different antibiotic class is safer to use.
Question 2 of 5
A child who weighs $10 \mathrm{~kg}$ will begin taking oral trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX). The liquid preparation contains $40 \mathrm{mg}$ of TMP and $200 \mathrm{mg}$ of SMX per $5 \mathrm{~mL}$. The nurse determines that the child's dose should be $8 \mathrm{mg}$ of TMP and $40 \mathrm{mg}$ of SMX/kg/day divided into two doses. Which order for this child is correct?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 5 mL BID delivers correct TMP/SMX dose for $10 \mathrm{~kg}$, matching calculation.
Question 3 of 5
The collecting duct is the main site of action for which drug?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Demeclocycline acts on the collecting duct to inhibit ADH effects.
Question 4 of 5
The most common solid renal mass in adults is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Renal cell carcinoma is the most frequent solid renal mass in adults.
Question 5 of 5
After teaching a client with bacterial cystitis who is prescribed phenazopyridine (Pyridium), the nurse assesses the client's understanding. Which statement made by the client indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Phenazopyridine turns urine orange, a normal effect clients should expect.