ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology 2 Quiz Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is admitting a client to the acute care floor with methicillin-resistant S. aureus. The nurse would expect the physician to order which of the following medications for the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Vancomycin. Vancomycin is the drug of choice for treating methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRS
A) infections due to its effectiveness against resistant strains. Kanamycin (
A), Streptomycin (
C), and Penicillin (
D) are not effective against MRSA as they are not active against methicillin-resistant organisms. Vancomycin acts by inhibiting cell wall synthesis in bacteria, making it effective against MRSA.
Question 2 of 5
A client enters the emergency department with suspected exposure to anthrax. The physician confirms this suspicion and orders the client an antibiotic. Which medication would the nurse expect the physician to order?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Ciprofloxacin. Ciprofloxacin is the preferred antibiotic for treating anthrax due to its effectiveness against the anthrax bacteria. It is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that works by inhibiting bacterial DNA replication. Doxycycline (choice
A) is also effective in treating anthrax and is an alternative option. Penicillin (choice
B) and Oxytetracycline (Terramycin) (choice
C) are not recommended for anthrax treatment as they are not as effective against the anthrax bacteria.
Therefore, the physician would most likely order Ciprofloxacin for this client.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is being discharged with a prescription for tetracycline. Which of the following statements, if made by the client, demonstrates an understanding of the discharge instructions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: "I will need to postpone my vacation at the beach until I finish this medication." This statement shows understanding because tetracycline can make the skin more sensitive to sunlight, increasing the risk of sunburn. Postponing the beach vacation until finishing the medication helps prevent sun-related side effects.
Choice A is incorrect because tetracycline can harm a developing fetus so it is not safe to become pregnant while taking it.
Choice C is incorrect because tanning while on tetracycline can increase the risk of severe sunburn.
Choice D is incorrect because stopping the medication early can lead to antibiotic resistance and incomplete treatment.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse responds to the client's questions about CAM therapies and explains that some have been popular for centuries in treating conditions of the body and mind Including which of the following? (Select All that Apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: The correct answers are A, B, and D. A is correct because prayer is a centuries-old CAM therapy that addresses both body and mind. B is correct as meditation has also been used for centuries to treat various conditions. D is correct as massage therapy has a long history of being used for physical and mental health benefits. C is incorrect as ointments with a steroid base are not typically considered CAM therapies. E, F, and G are not applicable as they are not provided as choices in the question.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is discharging a client to home with a prescription for clarithromycin (Biaxin). The nurse knows that teaching has been effective when the client states:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: "I need to take this medication until it is gone." This is the correct answer because clarithromycin is an antibiotic that should be taken for the full prescribed duration to ensure complete eradication of the infection and prevent antibiotic resistance.
Choice A is incorrect as smoking is not directly related to taking clarithromycin.
Choice B is incorrect because stopping the medication prematurely can lead to incomplete treatment.
Choice C is incorrect as clarithromycin does not typically cause drowsiness or impairment that would prevent driving.