ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology 2 Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs). The nurse should identify that the client can use which of the following herbal supplements to help prevent UTIs?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cranberry juice may prevent bacterial adhesion in the urinary tract, reducing UTI risk.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following common habit of patients may cause microbes to re-populate and re-establish an infection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stopping antibiotics prematurely allows surviving bacteria to regrow, potentially causing infection recurrence.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client receiving gentamycin IV. Which of the following adverse effects would the nurse report to the physician immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ototoxicity from gentamicin can cause irreversible hearing loss, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 4 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 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.