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 erythromycin. Which of the following Information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Erythromycin can cause ototoxicity, which may present as tinnitus (ringing in the ears). Monitoring for this side effect is important to prevent potential hearing damage.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an infection and a prescription for gentamicin Intermittent IV bolus every 8 hr. A peak and trough are required with the next dose. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to obtain an accurate gentamicin serum level?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Drawing a trough just before and a peak 30 minutes after gentamicin administration ensures accurate measurement of minimum and maximum serum levels.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is allergic to penicillin. The nurse should verify which of the following prescriptions with the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Amoxicillin-clavulanate is a penicillin-based antibiotic, and a penicillin allergy poses a risk of cross-reactivity. The nurse should verify this prescription to ensure safety.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing guidelines for prophylactic antibiotics. The nurse should Identify that prophylactic antibiotic therapy is not recommended for which of the following clients?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prophylactic antibiotics are not indicated for fever of unknown origin, as it may not be bacterial. Antibiotics in other scenarios prevent infections due to high-risk procedures.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is to start taking cyclosporine following a kidney transplant. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following foods can have an adverse interaction with this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Grapefruit juice inhibits cyclosporine metabolism, increasing drug levels and toxicity risk, necessitating dietary avoidance.