ATI RN
ATI Custom Pharmacology Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse manager is providing an educational program on antibiotic sensitivity to bacterial infection. The nurse should include in the teaching that vancomycin is Indicated for which of the following infections?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Vancomycin is effective against gram-positive bacteria, particularly Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRS
A). It is not used for gram-negative bacteria or fungal infections like Candida.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking oxacillin to treat an infection. The nurse should recognize which of the following findings is a manifestation of an allergic reaction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pruritus (itching) is a common sign of an allergic reaction to oxacillin, a penicillin antibiotic, and should prompt immediate reporting to prevent escalation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about taking diphenhydramine. The nurse should explain to the client that which of the following is an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diphenhydramine's anticholinergic effects can cause constipation by slowing gastrointestinal motility, a common side effect the client should be aware of.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse Is teaching a client who Is taking metronidazole. Which of the following sense alterations should the nurse Include as an adverse effect of metronidazole?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Metallic taste is a well-documented adverse effect of metronidazole. Many patients report a metallic or unpleasant taste during therapy, which can affect their sense of taste.