NURS 6521N Pharm Quiz8 revision questions and answers updated working solution 2020 Walden University

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NURS 6521N Pharm Quiz8 revision questions and answers updated working solution 2020 Walden University Question 1 1 out of 1 points A 7-year-old child has tonsillitis an... d is prescribed penicillin V, which is to be administered at home. The nurse will instruct the parents to administer the drug Question 2 1 out of 1 points A patient is receiving cefazolin in combination with anticoagulants. To minimize the adverse effects during therapy, the nurse will Question 3 1 out of 1 points A nurse is explaining the use of acyclovir therapy to a 72-year-old man. Nephrotoxicity is discussed as a major adverse effect in older patients. To minimize the risk of the patient developing this adverse effect, the nurse will advise him to Question 4 1 out of 1 points A 46-year-old man is receiving a quinupristin/dalfopristin IV infusion for a life-threatening infection. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to monitor? Question 5 1 out of 1 points A 45-year-old female patient is prescribed ciprofloxacin to treat a bronchial infection. A nursing assessment revealed that she started taking daily vitamin supplements about 2 years ago. To maximize the therapeutic effects of the ciprofloxacin therapy, the nurse should advise the patient to Question 6 1 out of 1 points Sulconazole has been prescribed for a patient with tinea pedis. The nurse will instruct the patient to use the topical agent Question 7 1 out of 1 points A nurse has questioned why a patient's physician has prescribed a narrow-spectrum antibiotic rather than a broad-spectrum drug in the treatment of a patient's infection. Which of the following facts provides the best rationale for the use of narrow-spectrum antibiotics whenever possible? Question 8 1 out of 1 points An immunocompromised patient with a diagnosis of candidiasis has failed to respond to conservative therapy and has consequently begun treatment with amphotericin B. The nurse is aware that this drug achieves a therapeutic effect by way of its influence on . Question 9 1 out of 1 points A 34-year-old male has been diagnosed with TB and will be started on INH therapy. The medication history reveals that he currently takes antacids on a regular basis. The nurse will instruct the patient to take . Question 10 1 out of 1 points A 20-year-old female patient is receiving topical clindamycin for acne vulgaris. She develops a rash and urticaria along with severe itching where the medication is applied. The nurse will formulate which of the following nursing diagnoses for the patient? Question 11 1 out of 1 points A 49-year-old farmer who normally enjoys good health has become seriously ill in recent days and the results of an extensive diagnostic work up have resulted in a diagnosis of histoplasmosis. The patient has been admitted to the hospital and has begun treatment with amphotericin B. The nurse who is providing care for the patient should prioritize which of the following diagnostic results during his course of treatment? Question 12 1 out of 1 points A patient has endocarditis and is taking gentamicin. The nurse will be sure to monitor which of the following? . Question 13 1 out of 1 points A patient with AIDS has developed a number of secondary infections in recent weeks, including Kaposi's sarcoma. As a result of this most recent diagnosis, his care team has opted to begin treatment with interferon alfa-2a. The nurse is aware that this drug will address the etiology of Kaposi sarcoma by . Question 14 1 out of 1 points A 72-year-old patient is prescribed ophthalmic ciprofloxacin for a bacterial infection in her right eye. The nurse will teach her to observe for which of the following adverse effects of the drug? Question 15 1 out of 1 points An immunocompromised cancer patient has developed cryptococcal meningitis and been admitted to the intensive care unit for treatment with amphotericin B. How should the nurse most safely administer this drug? . Question 16 1 out of 1 points The nurse notices a cold sore on a patient's upper lip and requests medication; docosanol (Abreva) is ordered. Before applying the medication, the nurse would first Question 17 Which of the following is critical to helping prevent development of resistant strains o1f mouict roofb1espoinints patients? . Question 18 1 out of 1 points An immunocompromised patient in a critical care setting has developed a respiratory infection that has been attributed to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The nurse should anticipate that the patient will require treatment with . Question 19 1 out of 1 points Which of the following nursing actions is most important in achieving successful antimicrobial therapy with vancomycin? Question 20 1 out of 1 points A patient is being treated for Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia. She is allergic to penicillin and is being given azithromycin (Zithromax) in capsule form. The nurse will inform the patient that she will need to take the capsule Question 21 1 out of 1 points A 15-year-old boy is being carefully monitored for a skin infection and is being given ciprofloxacin. The nurse will observe for which of the following? Question 22 1 out of 1 points A 9-year-old boy was bought to his primary care provider by his mother with signs and symptoms of hookworm infection and will be sent home with a prescription for mebendazole. When provided patient and family education, the nurse should teach the mother with which of the following measures to avoid reinfection following treatment? Question 23 1 out of 1 points A patient is to begin taking tobramycin (Nebcin) for a nosocomial infection. Which of the following assessments should the nurse prioritize? Question 24 1 out of 1 points A patient has been admitted to the critical care unit of the hospital with bacterial septicemia that has failed to respond to initial antibiotic treatment. The patient's most recent blood cultures reveal the presence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in the patient's blood. The nurse will anticipate that this patient will likely require intravenous administration of what antibiotic? . Question 25 1 out of 1 points Which of the following would a nurse assess for in a patient who is taking polymyxin B systemically? Question 26 1 out of 1 points A 43-year-old man has been diagnosed with active TB. He is prescribed a multiple drug therapy, including INH and rifampin. A priority assessment by the nurse will be to monitor which combination of laboratory test results? hQttpus:/e/wswtwio.cnour2se7hero.com/file/19759523/Pharm-Quiz8/ 1 out of 1 points A patient has been admitted to the critical care unit with a diagnosis of peritonitis that has necessitated treatment with gentamicin. As a result, the care team should be cautious when concurrently administering other medications that may cause . Question 28 1 out of 1 points A patient is prescribed ganciclovir to treat a CMV infection. An oral dosage is prescribed. To help increase bioavailability of the drug, the nurse will encourage the patient to take the medication . Question 29 1 out of 1 points A nurse is providing education to a patient who is taking INH. The nurse will advise the patient to avoid which of the following foods? Question 30 1 out of 1 points A 30-year-old African-American woman tested positive for TB and is prescribed isoniazid. The nurse will plan the patient's care to include close monitoring of the drug therapy because . Question 31 A child is taking permethrin for head lice. The nurse will instruct her mother to 1 out of 1 points . Question 32 1 out of 1 points A patient is receiving long-term clindamycin therapy for a life-threatening infection. The nurse will begin by monitoring this drug therapy by obtaining . Question 33 1 out of 1 points Laboratory testing has confirmed that a patient has chloroquine-resistant malaria and the patient's physician has prescribed quinine along with an adjunctive drug. The nurse should question the physician's order if the patient has a history of Question 34 1 out of 1 points A nurse is aware that the concept of selective toxicity is foundational to antimicrobial therapy. Which of the following statements most accurately describes selective toxicity? . Question 35 1 out of 1 points A 15-year-old patient has meningitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae. She is being treated with chloramphenicol. The most important nursing action for this patient would be to monitor [Show More]

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