ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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 4 of 5
A client who is newly diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer is being prepared for chemotherapy. Which of the following adverse effects below should the nurse educate the client regarding chemotherapy? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D,F
Rationale: Chemotherapy commonly causes nausea, bleeding (thrombocytopenia), bone marrow suppression, and alopecia due to targeting rapidly dividing cells, unlike urinary frequency or extrapyramidal symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who is beginning highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) for HIV which includes zidovudine (Retrovir). The nurse should include teaching regarding which black box warning associated with this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Zidovudine has a black box warning for lactic acidosis, a life-threatening condition, unlike tendon rupture, nephrotoxicity, or thromboembolism.