ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology 2 Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about treatment of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Overuse of antibiotics, including high doses, can lead to resistance in infections like MRSA.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is asked why neomycin is given as a bowel prep before GI surgery. The nurse correctly replies that:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Neomycin reduces intestinal bacteria, lowering the risk of postoperative infections.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is discussing treatment for a superinfection with a client and family members. The family asks the nurse what a superinfection is. What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Superinfections occur when antibiotics kill normal flora, allowing opportunistic pathogens to cause secondary infections.
Question 4 of 5
Before starting antimicrobial therapy, the nurse assesses a patient for possible drug allergy. Which of the following complaints should alert the nurse to a drug allergy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hives and shortness of breath are hallmark signs of a drug allergy, potentially indicating anaphylaxis.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following complaints by a man taking gentamycin would be most indicative that he is experiencing ototoxicity?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Difficulty hearing, such as not hearing the television, is a direct symptom of ototoxicity.