ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology 2 Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What advice should the nurse offer a patient who takes ciprofloxacin and has diarrhea?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increasing fluid intake prevents dehydration from diarrhea, a priority in management.
Question 2 of 5
Mr. Thomas, who is receiving oral penicillin, reports that he has a sore mouth. On inspection, the nurse notes bright red oral mucous membranes with some white patches. The primary care provider is notified immediately because these symptoms may be caused by:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Penicillin can disrupt normal microbial flora, leading to superinfections like oral thrush, indicated by red mucous membranes and white patches.
Question 3 of 5
Before administering cefazolin (Ancef), the nurse checks for a previous allergic reaction to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Penicillins and cephalosporins share a similar beta-lactam ring structure, increasing the risk of cross-reactivity in individuals allergic to penicillin.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is admitting a client to the acute care floor with methicillin-resistant S. aureus. The nurse would expect the physician to order which of the following medications for the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vancomycin is the drug of choice for MRSA due to its effectiveness against resistant strains.
Question 5 of 5
The term 'mutations' refers to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mutations are permanent, heritable DNA changes that can affect organism traits.