ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology 2 Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following types of patients are more vulnerable to drug toxicity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Immunocompromised patients are more vulnerable due to impaired drug metabolism and elimination, increasing toxicity risk.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse understands that CAM therapies have common characteristics, such as which of the following? (Select All that Apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: CAM therapies emphasize spirituality, individualized treatment, and self-healing, not just physical health.
Question 3 of 5
A patient at a rehabilitation center is prescribed erythromycin. The nurse is reviewing the patient's medication list, checking to see if there are medications that should not be taken with this antibiotic. One medication is found. What medication should not be taken with erythromycin?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Erythromycin inhibits lovastatin metabolism via CYP3A4, increasing the risk of statin-related side effects like rhabdomyolysis.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client receiving gentamycin IV. Which of the following adverse effects would the nurse report to the physician immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ototoxicity from gentamicin can cause irreversible hearing loss, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 5 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.