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 infections. The nurse should include in the teaching that metronidazole is Indicated for which of the following infections?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Metronidazole is effective against anaerobic bacteria and protozoa, making it the drug of choice for Trichomoniasis vaginalis, a protozoan infection. It is not effective against Pseudomonas, Klebsiella, or Candida.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to admit a client to the PACU who received a competitive neuromuscular blocking agent. Which of the following items should the nurse place at the client's bedside?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Neuromuscular blockers can cause respiratory depression, necessitating suction equipment to clear secretions and maintain airway patency in the PACU.
Question 3 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.
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 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.