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ATI Nurs 240 Pharmacology quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following reaction to aminoglycoside therapy does not require discontinuation of treatment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nausea is a common, less severe side effect of aminoglycosides and typically does not require stopping treatment unless severe, unlike nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity.
Question 2 of 5
What is the definition of selective toxicity in relation to anti-infectives?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Selective toxicity allows anti-infectives to target pathogens while minimizing harm to the host, a key principle for safe and effective antimicrobial therapy.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following best describes pharmacokinetics?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pharmacokinetics studies the processes of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion, determining how the body handles a drug.
Question 4 of 5
Resistance to anti-infectives refers to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Resistance occurs when microorganisms survive anti-infective drugs, reducing treatment efficacy and complicating infection management.
Question 5 of 5
What is the definition of pharmacodynamics?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pharmacodynamics examines how drugs interact with receptors to produce effects, explaining the mechanism behind a drug's physiological response.