ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is administering an estrogen blocker to a client diagnosed with advanced breast cancer. Which of the following side effects will the nurse caution the client regarding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Estrogen blockers like tamoxifen increase the risk of thromboembolic events due to pro-thrombotic effects, unlike tendon rupture, lymphomas, or photosensitivity.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is administering an estrogen blocker to a client diagnosed with advanced breast cancer. Which of the following side effects will the nurse caution the client regarding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Estrogen blockers like tamoxifen increase the risk of thromboembolic events due to pro-thrombotic effects, unlike tendon rupture, lymphomas, or photosensitivity.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for the patient post colonoscopy. The nurse reviews the medication administration record and notes a one time dose of cefazolin was given prior to the procedure. The healthcare provider then places a new order for ampicillin/sulbactam. The nurse understands that the antibiotic given prior to surgery is considered CurativeTherapeuticProphylacticDiagnosticAdjunctiveMaintenance therapy. Meanwhile the new antibiotic is used as TherapeuticProphylacticDiagnosticAdjunctiveEmpiricMaintenance therapy.
Correct Answer: C,G
Rationale: Cefazolin was prophylactic to prevent surgical infection; ampicillin/sulbactam is empiric, targeting likely pathogens pending culture results.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A client recently diagnosed with Iron deficiency Anemia is prescribed Ferrous Sulfate daily. Which of the following statements below is true regarding iron therapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ferrous sulfate in liquid form can stain teeth, so using a straw is recommended. Antacids and milk reduce absorption, and timing does not prevent constipation.