ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 can cause retinal toxicity, potentially leading to vision loss, requiring regular eye monitoring, unlike nephrotoxicity, hepatotoxicity, or pancytopenia.
Question 2 of 5
A client diagnosed with strep throat requires antibiotics for treatment. With an allergy to penicillin, the nurse understands which medication should be avoided due to cross-sensitivity with penicillin medications?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cephalosporins share a beta-lactam structure with penicillin, risking cross-sensitivity in allergic patients, unlike macrolides, tetracyclines, or sulfonamides.
Question 3 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 4 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 AmoxicillinMetronidazoleAcyclovirIbuprofenFluconazolePenicillin as evidenced by the client's Vaginal drynessDysuriaHemorrhoidsPerineal soresPelvic painMenstrual cramps.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acyclovir is indicated for genital herpes, evidenced by perineal sores and vesicles, unlike other options for bacterial, fungal, or pain-related conditions.
Question 5 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 can cause retinal toxicity, potentially leading to vision loss, requiring regular eye monitoring, unlike nephrotoxicity, hepatotoxicity, or pancytopenia.