ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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 3 of 5
The charge nurse is performing an Inservice regarding the adverse effects of antibiotic therapy. Which of the following antibiotics should the nurse include regarding the potential to cause QT prolongation? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Fluoroquinolones and macrolides can prolong the QT interval, risking arrhythmias, unlike cephalosporins, penicillins, tetracyclines, or beta-lactams.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with frequent infections with Strep throat. Which of the following principles contributes to further bacterial resistance to antibiotics? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D,E,F
Rationale: Premature discontinuation, skipping doses, treating viral infections, and frequent antibiotic use promote resistance by allowing bacterial survival and adaptation, unlike sunlight or handwashing.
Question 5 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.