ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology 2 Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Mrs. Oza, age 69, has hypertension and has one functioning kidney. She loves chocolates and enjoys an alcoholic beverage twice a week. Her hobby is gardening and she goes for long walks despite having arthritis. Which one of the following pieces of information is likely to have the greatest significance if she is prescribed vancomycin?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: One functioning kidney increases the risk of vancomycin nephrotoxicity, requiring careful dosing and monitoring.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is the goal of monitoring peak and trough levels during antibacterial therapy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Monitoring peak and trough levels ensures drug concentrations remain within the therapeutic range, optimizing efficacy and minimizing toxicity.
Question 3 of 5
When asked if there are any regulatory controls on herbal or dietary supplements, the nurse responds to the client by informing him that herbal and dietary supplements are regulated by the:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: DSHEA regulates dietary supplements, defining them and setting labeling and safety standards.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is discussing treatment for a superinfection with a client and family members. The family asks the nurse what a superinfection is. What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Superinfections occur when antibiotics kill normal flora, allowing opportunistic pathogens to cause secondary infections.
Question 5 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.