ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Quiz Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The charge nurse is performing an Inservice regarding the adverse effects of antibiotic therapy. Which of the following antibiotics should the nurse include regarding the potential to cause QT prolongation? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Fluoroquinolones and macrolides can prolong the QT interval, risking arrhythmias, unlike cephalosporins, penicillins, tetracyclines, or beta-lactams.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who recently traveled to a malaria-stricken country. The client is diagnosed with malaria and is prescribed chloroquine (Aralen). Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse educate the client regarding this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chloroquine can cause retinal toxicity, potentially leading to vision loss, requiring regular eye monitoring, unlike nephrotoxicity, hepatotoxicity, or pancytopenia.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client receiving ciprofloxacin (Cipro) for treatment of a urinary tract infection (UTI). The nurse will include which black box warning (BBW) in the discharge education?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ciprofloxacin carries a black box warning for tendon rupture, particularly in high-risk groups, unlike thrombocytopenia, thromboembolism, or endometrial cancer.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse understands that neomycin may cause serious adverse effects such as HepatotoxicityCardiotoxicityDermatotoxicityNeurotoxicityOtotoxicityHemotoxicity and HepatotoxicityCardiotoxicityNephrotoxicityDermatotoxicityOtotoxicityHemotoxicity.
Correct Answer: D,G
Rationale: Neomycin, an aminoglycoside, can cause neurotoxicity (e.g., muscle weakness) and nephrotoxicity (kidney damage), particularly in infants, unlike other listed effects.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse caring for a client receiving doxycycline (Doryx) for the treatment of Lyme's Disease. Which statement below should be included in the client teaching plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dairy products reduce doxycycline absorption due to calcium binding, unlike grapefruit juice, antacids, or eye checkups.