ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology 2 Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who just received a dose of IV ampicillin. Which of the following client reactions requires priority intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wheezing may indicate a severe allergic reaction or anaphylaxis, requiring immediate intervention.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 400 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride IV over 8 hr. The drop factor of the manual IV tubing is 60 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/min? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 50 gtt/min
Rationale: Using the formula: Infusion rate (gtt/min) = (Volume x Drop factor) / Time, we get (400 mL x 60 gtt/mL) / 480 min = 50 gtt/min.
Question 3 of 5
A client enters the emergency department with suspected exposure to anthrax. The physician confirms this suspicion and orders the client an antibiotic. Which medication would the nurse expect the physician to order?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ciprofloxacin is a preferred antibiotic for anthrax due to its efficacy and tissue penetration.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about vancomycin with a client who has an infection. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Vancomycin can cause ototoxicity, manifesting as changes in hearing, which should be reported promptly to the healthcare provider.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following differentiates a bacteriostatic drug from a bactericidal drug?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bacteriostatic drugs prevent bacterial growth, while bactericidal drugs directly kill bacteria.