ATI RN
ATI Nurs 180 Phamacology Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client is prescribed antibiotics while awaiting the results of their wound culture. The nurse understands this method of medication therapy is known as:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Empiric therapy. This is when antibiotics are prescribed based on clinical judgement before culture results are available. It is done to treat potential infections promptly. A: Palliative therapy focuses on symptom relief. B: Prophylactic therapy is preventive. C: Maintenance therapy is to manage chronic conditions.
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