ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client presents to the clinic with intense itching at night and diagnosed with Pinworms. The nurse anticipates the client would be placed on which medication to treat this condition?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mebendazole is an anthelmintic effective against pinworms, unlike zidovudine (antiviral), ketoconazole (antifungal), or metronidazole (antibacterial/antiprotozoal).
Question 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is instructing a client who is newly diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) about the use of antitubercular medications. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: TB treatment typically lasts 6-12 months to ensure complete bacterial eradication, preventing resistance, unlike lifelong treatment or Mantoux test reliance.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse caring for a client receiving doxycycline (Doryx) for the treatment of Lyme's Disease. Which statement below should be included in the client teaching plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dairy products reduce doxycycline absorption due to calcium binding, unlike grapefruit juice, antacids, or eye checkups.