ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology 2 Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following drugs inhibit bacterial beta-lactamase?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Zosyn contains tazobactam, a beta-lactamase inhibitor, enhancing piperacillin's effectiveness.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following would reduce the absorption of ciprofloxacin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Antacids with aluminum, magnesium, or calcium form complexes with ciprofloxacin, reducing absorption.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 400 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride IV over 8 hr. The drop factor of the manual IV tubing is 60 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/min? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 50 gtt/min
Rationale: Using the formula: Infusion rate (gtt/min) = (Volume x Drop factor) / Time, we get (400 mL x 60 gtt/mL) / 480 min = 50 gtt/min.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with care of a client who has a prescription for 3,000 mL of intravenous fluids over the next 24 hr. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round to the nearest whole number)
Correct Answer: Rate = 3,000 mL / 24 hr = 125 mL/hr, rounded to the nearest whole number.
Rationale:
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is asked why neomycin is given as a bowel prep before GI surgery. The nurse correctly replies that:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Neomycin reduces intestinal bacteria, lowering the risk of postoperative infections.