ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client diagnosed with strep throat requires antibiotics for treatment. With an allergy to penicillin, the nurse understands which medication should be avoided due to cross-sensitivity with penicillin medications?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cephalosporins share a beta-lactam structure with penicillin, risking cross-sensitivity in allergic patients, unlike macrolides, tetracyclines, or sulfonamides.
Question 2 of 5
A client recently diagnosed with Iron deficiency Anemia is prescribed Ferrous Sulfate daily. Which of the following statements below is true regarding iron therapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ferrous sulfate in liquid form can stain teeth, so using a straw is recommended. Antacids and milk reduce absorption, and timing does not prevent constipation.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for an immunosuppressed pediatric client who reports soreness in his mouth and refuses to eat. Inspection of his mouth reveals a white, milky plaque that do not come off with rubbing. The nurse should anticipate which drug to be administered to this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nystatin treats oral candidiasis (thrush), indicated by white plaque, unlike amoxicillin (bacterial), acyclovir (viral), or metronidazole (anaerobic/protozoal).
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a fungal infection and prescribed fluconazole (Diflucan). Which of the following side effects should the nurse caution the client regarding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fluconazole can cause liver toxicity, elevating liver enzymes, requiring monitoring. It does not typically affect creatinine clearance, secretions, or cause Red Man syndrome.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse understands that neomycin may cause serious adverse effects such as HepatotoxicityCardiotoxicityDermatotoxicityNeurotoxicityOtotoxicityHemotoxicity and HepatotoxicityCardiotoxicityNephrotoxicityDermatotoxicityOtotoxicityHemotoxicity.
Correct Answer: D,G
Rationale: Neomycin, an aminoglycoside, can cause neurotoxicity (e.g., muscle weakness) and nephrotoxicity (kidney damage), particularly in infants, unlike other listed effects.