ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a fungal infection and prescribed fluconazole (Diflucan). Which of the following side effects should the nurse caution the client regarding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fluconazole can cause liver toxicity, elevating liver enzymes, requiring monitoring. It does not typically affect creatinine clearance, secretions, or cause Red Man syndrome.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for an immunosuppressed pediatric client who reports soreness in his mouth and refuses to eat. Inspection of his mouth reveals a white, milky plaque that do not come off with rubbing. The nurse should anticipate which drug to be administered to this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nystatin treats oral candidiasis (thrush), indicated by white plaque, unlike amoxicillin (bacterial), acyclovir (viral), or metronidazole (anaerobic/protozoal).
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) and a new prescription for rifampin (Rifadin). The nurse should instruct the client that they should expect which of the following clinical manifestations while taking this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rifampin causes harmless orange discoloration of bodily fluids, not black stools, teeth staining, or constipation.
Question 4 of 5
A client diagnosed with a urinary tract infection (UTI) is prescribed sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (Bactrim). Which of the following conditions below would be a contraindication for this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bactrim is contraindicated in severe CKD due to risk of toxicity from reduced renal clearance, unlike MS, megaloblastic anemia (manageable), or H. pylori.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a fungal infection and prescribed fluconazole (Diflucan). Which of the following side effects should the nurse caution the client regarding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fluconazole can cause liver toxicity, elevating liver enzymes, requiring monitoring. It does not typically affect creatinine clearance, secretions, or cause Red Man syndrome.