ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology 2 Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client enters the emergency department with suspected exposure to anthrax. The physician confirms this suspicion and orders the client an antibiotic. Which medication would the nurse expect the physician to order?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ciprofloxacin is a preferred antibiotic for anthrax due to its efficacy and tissue penetration.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse understands that CAM therapies have common characteristics, such as which of the following? (Select All that Apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: CAM therapies emphasize spirituality, individualized treatment, and self-healing, not just physical health.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following complaints by a man taking gentamycin would be most indicative that he is experiencing ototoxicity?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Difficulty hearing, such as not hearing the television, is a direct symptom of ototoxicity.
Question 4 of 5
A client has been prescribed isoniazid (INI) for tuberculosis. Which foods should the client avoid while taking this medication, as they are high in tyramine? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Chocolate, aged cheese, bananas, and white wine are high in tyramine, which may interact with isoniazid.
Question 5 of 5
The patient is to be started on warfarin (Coumadin) therapy. It is important for the nurse to check for the use of which herbs? (Select All that Apply)
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Ginkgo biloba, echinacea, ginger, and garlic may increase bleeding risk when used with warfarin due to their anticoagulant effects.