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ATI Nurs 180 Pharmacology Quiz II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client. After reviewing the information in the client's medical record, which of the following provider prescriptions should the nurse anticipate? The nurse should anticipate a provider prescription for
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The client's painful vesicular sores on the perineum, muscle aches, chills, and history of unprotected sexual encounters suggest genital herpes, treated with acyclovir, an antiviral for herpes simplex virus. Ceftriaxone treats gonorrhea, azithromycin treats chlamydia, and fluconazole treats yeast infections, none of which align with the vesicular sores and systemic symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
A client who is newly diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer is being prepared for chemotherapy. Which of the following adverse effects below should the nurse educate the client regarding chemotherapy?
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Chemotherapy targets rapidly dividing cells, causing alopecia (hair loss), bone marrow suppression (reducing blood cell production, increasing infection and bleeding risks), bleeding (due to low platelets), and nausea (from gastrointestinal irritation and vomiting center activation). Extrapyramidal symptoms are associated with antipsychotics, not chemotherapy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who recently traveled to a malaria-stricken country. The client is diagnosed with malaria and is prescribed chloroquine (Aralen). Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse educate the client regarding this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chloroquine is associated with retinal toxicity, which can cause vision changes or damage, necessitating regular eye exams. It is not linked to tumors, pancytopenia, or cancer.
Question 4 of 5
A client recently diagnosed with Iron deficiency Anemia is prescribed Ferrous Sulfate daily. Which of the following statements below is true regarding iron therapy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Liquid ferrous sulfate can stain teeth, so using a straw prevents discoloration. Iron is better absorbed on an empty stomach or with vitamin C, not at night specifically. Antacids and milk (containing calcium) reduce iron absorption.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client receiving ciprofloxacin for treatment of a urinary tract infection (UTI). The nurse will include which black box warning (BBW) in the discharge education?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ciprofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone, has a black box warning for tendonitis and tendon rupture, particularly in older adults or those on corticosteroids. It is not associated with thromboembolic events, endometrial cancer, or breast cancer.