ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology 2 Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is asked why neomycin is given as a bowel prep before GI surgery. The nurse correctly replies that:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Neomycin reduces intestinal bacteria, lowering the risk of postoperative infections.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following differentiates a bacteriostatic drug from a bactericidal drug?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bacteriostatic drugs prevent bacterial growth, while bactericidal drugs directly kill bacteria.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about treatment of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Overuse of antibiotics, including high doses, can lead to resistance in infections like MRSA.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse instructs the patient that if ciprofloxacin (Cipro) is taken with antacids, absorption is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Antacids reduce ciprofloxacin absorption by forming insoluble complexes.
Question 5 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.