ATI RN
ATI Nurs 240 Pharmacology quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is calculating the dose of medication for a client. The prescribed dose is 2.5 mg/kg. The client weighs 70 kg. What dosage of medication should the nurse prepare?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
To calculate: 2.5 mg/kg × 70 kg = 175 mg, ensuring the correct dosage is prepared for the client.
Question 2 of 5
What steps should be taken before administering a broad spectrum antibiotic?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Performing a culture and sensitivity test identifies the pathogen and its antibiotic susceptibility, ensuring effective treatment and minimizing resistance.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is a severe adverse reaction associated with aminoglycoside therapy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ototoxicity, causing potential hearing loss or balance issues, is a severe adverse reaction to aminoglycosides, requiring close monitoring and possible discontinuation.
Question 4 of 5
What is the definition of a prototype drug?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A prototype drug serves as the standard or model for a drug class, guiding the development and comparison of other drugs in the same category.
Question 5 of 5
Aminoglycosides are effective against which strain of bacteria?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aminoglycosides are primarily effective against Gram-negative bacteria, targeting serious infections caused by these organisms.