ATI PHARMACOLOGY Exam 4 – Updated 2022 REAL

ATI PHARMACOLOGY Exam 4 – Updated 2022 REAL EXAM 1. Pathogenicity is different than virulence in that pathogenicity can A lead to the ability of organisms to cause infection. B kill pathogens. C cause a disease when pathogens are present. D disrupt cell lining. A 2. A client has been prescribed oseltamivir after complaining of influenza-like symptoms. What information should the nurse provide for this client? Select All That Apply A This is an expensive medication B Get this prescription filled and begin taking the medication immediately C This medication is given by inhalation D This medication will be helpful if you have influenza or a cold E This medication will keep you from getting the flu B D 3. What is the pharmacodynamics of category of drugs known as bactericidal agents? A They disrupt the normal cell function B They will slow down the growth of the bacteria C They have high potency D They will kill the bacteria D 4. The client receives albuterol (Proventil) via inhaler. He asks the nurse why he can't just take a pill. What is the best response by the nurse? A "When you inhale the drug the blood supply in your lungs picks it up rapidly, resulting in quicker effects." B "Because pills cannot help your illness; you must have inhaled medications for relief of symptoms." C "Because pills would produce too many side effects; you will have very few side effects with inhaled medications." D "Because this medication cannot be absorbed from your GI tract; the acid in your stomach would destroy it." A 5. The client had MRSA and received vancomycin intravenously (IV). During therapy, the nurse asses an upper body rash along with decreased urinary output. What is the nurse's priority action related to this finding ? A Hold the next dose of vancomycin and notify the HCP immediately B Obtain a stat X-ray and notify HCP C Administer an antihistamine and notify the HCP D Obtain a sterile urine specimen and notify HCP A A Assessing blood cultures for the presence of bacteria B Assessing changes in stool, white patches in the mouth, and urogenital itching or rash C Assessing renal and liver function tests D Assessing whether or not the client has adequate food and fluid intake B 7. The client receives acyclovir (Zovirax) for treatment of genital herpes. What is a priority assessment by the nurse? A Auditory and visual hallucinations B Increased serum creatinine C Respiratory distress D Thrombocytopenia B 8. The client has just begun highly active antiretoviral therapy (HAART) for the treatment of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Which teaching point is priority education for the client related to this therapy? A Medications must be taken for 3 years after viral load is not measurable. B The goal of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) is to reduce plasma human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) ribonucleic acid (RNA) to the lowest possible level. C Taking medications as scheduled is vital to successful treatment. D Know which medications target which phases of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) replication cycle. C 9. Which of the following terms refers to the ability of an antimicrobial drug to harm the target microbe without harming the host? A. mode of action B. therapeutic level C. spectrum of activity D. selective toxicity D