ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology 2 Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client receiving gentamycin IV. Which of the following adverse effects would the nurse report to the physician immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ototoxicity from gentamicin can cause irreversible hearing loss, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 2 of 5
When beginning herbal products, the nurse understands that the best way to identify allergic or other adverse reactions is to have the client:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using one herbal preparation at a time allows easier identification of any allergic or adverse reactions.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A client has been prescribed an antibiotic and overhears the prescriber talking about acquired resistance. The client asks the nurse what this means. What is the nurse's best statement regarding acquired resistance?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acquired resistance refers to bacteria developing resistance to antibiotics, complicating treatment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who reports motion sickness about using an herbal supplement. The nurse should identify that the client can use which of the following herbal supplements to help control nausea?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ginger root is effective in alleviating nausea and motion sickness due to its anti-nausea properties.