ATI RN
ATI Custom Pharmacology Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for amoxicillin-clavulanate to treat pharyngitis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Itching may indicate an allergic reaction to amoxicillin-clavulanate. Stopping the medication and contacting the provider shows understanding of this risk.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for amoxicillin-clavulanate to treat pharyngitis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Itching may indicate an allergic reaction to amoxicillin-clavulanate. Stopping the medication and contacting the provider shows understanding of this risk.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is to receive the first dose of cefoxitin, a cephalosporin via intermittent IV bolus Which of the following findings should the nurse Identify as a contraindication for the client to receive cefoxitin and report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A severe amoxicillin allergy indicates potential cross-reactivity with cefoxitin, a cephalosporin, risking anaphylaxis. The nurse should report this to the provider.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has difficulty swallowing medications and is prescribed enteric-coated aspirin PO once daily. The client asks if the medication can be crushed to make it easier to swallow. Which of the following responses should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Crushing enteric-coated aspirin destroys its coating, leading to stomach irritation or ulcers, as it releases the drug in the stomach instead of the intestine.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) and a new prescription for IV rifampin. The nurse should instruct the client that they should expect to experience which of the following manifestations while taking this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rifampin causes harmless reddish-orange discoloration of urine and other body fluids, a common side effect the client should expect.