ATI Pharmacology - Post-Assessment
Assignment Exam 2025 Questions and
Answers
Identify three (3) adverse effects for the antibiotic imipenem/cilastatin. -
....ANSWER ...-Allergy/hypersensitivityCross sensitivity to penicillin or
cephalosporinsNausea, vomiting, diarrheaSuprainfection(Pharmacology RM
Chapter 38)
The nurse is reviewing the client's medication record and notices she has recently
been prescribed nitrofurantoin. The nurse knows that the medication is prescribed
for which of the following reason?
Allergy symptoms
Recurrent urinary tract infections
Skin infections
Nausea and vomiting - ....ANSWER ...-Nitrofurantoin is a broad spectrum
urinary antiseptic used to treat acute UTI's and a prophylaxis for recurrent lower
UTI's. It is not used for the other conditions.
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, (Pharmacology RM Chapter 40)
The nurse is caring for a client with pneumonia who has guaifenesin prescribed.
The client asks the nurse "what is the syrup for." How will the nurse respond to
reinforcing teaching points regarding this medication therapy? -
....ANSWER ...-Reinforcing Teaching of Medication Therapy: Guaifenesin
(Mucinex) will not suppress your cough. Guaifenesin promotes increased cough
production through increasing mucous secretion. These actions allow clients to
decrease chest congestion by coughing out secretions. Although guaifenesin is
available as an expectorant alone, it most often is combined with antitussives
(either opioid or nonopioid), or a decongestant for treating symptoms of colds,
allergic or nonallergic rhinitis, or for cough caused by lower respiratory
disorders.(Pharmacology RM Chapter 17)
A client is being discharged with a new prescription of zolpidem. The nurse
reinforces which of the following teaching points about zolpidem with the
client?Should be taken on a full stomach to prevent GI upsetShould be taken at
least one hour before bed to allow time for the medication to work Should be
increased as needed to ensure proper rest Should be avoided when driving is
required due to daytime drowsiness - ....ANSWER ...-This medication can
cause daytime drowsiness.Activities requiring alertness should be avoided until
response to medication is known. Ambien should be taken on an empty stomach
for rapid absorption; should be taken immediately before bed since it has a rapid
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Assignment Exam 2025 Questions and
Answers
Identify three (3) adverse effects for the antibiotic imipenem/cilastatin. -
....ANSWER ...-Allergy/hypersensitivityCross sensitivity to penicillin or
cephalosporinsNausea, vomiting, diarrheaSuprainfection(Pharmacology RM
Chapter 38)
The nurse is reviewing the client's medication record and notices she has recently
been prescribed nitrofurantoin. The nurse knows that the medication is prescribed
for which of the following reason?
Allergy symptoms
Recurrent urinary tract infections
Skin infections
Nausea and vomiting - ....ANSWER ...-Nitrofurantoin is a broad spectrum
urinary antiseptic used to treat acute UTI's and a prophylaxis for recurrent lower
UTI's. It is not used for the other conditions.
....COPYRIGHT ©️ 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...TRUSTED & VERIFIED 1
, (Pharmacology RM Chapter 40)
The nurse is caring for a client with pneumonia who has guaifenesin prescribed.
The client asks the nurse "what is the syrup for." How will the nurse respond to
reinforcing teaching points regarding this medication therapy? -
....ANSWER ...-Reinforcing Teaching of Medication Therapy: Guaifenesin
(Mucinex) will not suppress your cough. Guaifenesin promotes increased cough
production through increasing mucous secretion. These actions allow clients to
decrease chest congestion by coughing out secretions. Although guaifenesin is
available as an expectorant alone, it most often is combined with antitussives
(either opioid or nonopioid), or a decongestant for treating symptoms of colds,
allergic or nonallergic rhinitis, or for cough caused by lower respiratory
disorders.(Pharmacology RM Chapter 17)
A client is being discharged with a new prescription of zolpidem. The nurse
reinforces which of the following teaching points about zolpidem with the
client?Should be taken on a full stomach to prevent GI upsetShould be taken at
least one hour before bed to allow time for the medication to work Should be
increased as needed to ensure proper rest Should be avoided when driving is
required due to daytime drowsiness - ....ANSWER ...-This medication can
cause daytime drowsiness.Activities requiring alertness should be avoided until
response to medication is known. Ambien should be taken on an empty stomach
for rapid absorption; should be taken immediately before bed since it has a rapid
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