ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology 2 Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
The term 'virulence' refers to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Virulence describes the degree of pathogenicity or the severity of disease a microorganism can cause.
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
Mr. Carter has been recently started on an antibiotic, and has developed a rash and pruritis. You suspect an allergic reaction and immediately assess him for other more serious symptoms. What question would be most important to ask Mr. Carter?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Difficulty breathing may indicate anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction requiring immediate intervention.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer diazepam 3 mg IM. The amount available is diazepam for injection 5 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 0.6 mL
Rationale: Volume = 3 mg / 5 mg/mL = 0.6 mL, rounded to the nearest tenth.