ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology 2 Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client has been prescribed an antibiotic and overhears the prescriber talking about acquired resistance. The client asks the nurse what this means. What is the nurse's best statement regarding acquired resistance?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acquired resistance refers to bacteria developing resistance to antibiotics, complicating treatment.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is discharging a client to home with a prescription for clarithromycin (Biaxin). The nurse knows that teaching has been effective when the client states:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Completing the full course of clarithromycin ensures effective treatment and reduces resistance risk.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is admitting a client to the acute care floor with methicillin-resistant S. aureus. The nurse would expect the physician to order which of the following medications for the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vancomycin is the drug of choice for MRSA due to its effectiveness against resistant strains.
Question 4 of 5
When asked if there are any regulatory controls on herbal or dietary supplements, the nurse responds to the client by informing him that herbal and dietary supplements are regulated by the:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: DSHEA regulates dietary supplements, defining them and setting labeling and safety standards.
Question 5 of 5
When reviewing Ms. Robertson's culture and sensitivity test results, the nurse learns that the bacteria causing Ms. Robertson's infection are sensitive to penicillin. The nurse interprets this result to mean:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sensitivity to penicillin indicates that the bacteria are susceptible, making penicillin an effective treatment choice.