NUR 165 Ch 22 Workbook Practice Questions TEST 3

A pt diagnosed 2 weeks ago with acute pharyngitis comes to the clinic stating that the sore throat got better fro a couple of days and is now back along with an earache. What complications should the nurse be aware of r/t acute pharyngitis? (select all that apply) A. mastoiditis B. otitis media C. peritonsillar abscess D. pericarditis E. encephalitis

A, B, C

The nurse is educating the pt diagnosed with acute pharyngitis on methods to alleviate discomfort. What interventions should the nurse include in the information? (select all that apply) A. apply an ice collar B. stay on bed rest during the febrile stage of the illness C. gargle with an alcohol-based mouthwash D. try a liquid or soft diet during the acute stage of the disease E. drink warm or hot liquids during the acute stage of the disease

A, B, D

A patient has been diagnosed with acute rhinosinusitis caused by a bacterial organism. What antibiotic of choice for treatment of this disorder does the nurse anticipate educating the patient about? A. amoxicillin-clavulanate B. cephalexin C. azithromycin D. clarithromycin

A. amoxicillin-clavulanate

A patient has herpes simplex infection that developed after having the common cold. What medication does the nurse anticipate will be administered for this infection? A. an antiviral agent such as acyclovir B. an antibiotic such as amoxicillin C. an antihistamine such as diphenhydramine D. an ointment such as bacitracin

A. an antiviral agent such as acyclovir

A pt comes to the clinic reporting sore throat and is diagnosed with acute pharyngitis. Which causative bacteria does the nurse anticipate was the cause of the acute pharyngitis? A. group A, beta-hemolytic streptococci B. gram-negative Klebsiella C. pseudomonas aeruginosa D. staphylococcus aureus

A. group A, beta-hemolytic streptococci

A pt comes to the clinic reporting a possible upper respiratory infection. What should the nurse assess that would indicate that an upper respiratory infection may be present? A. the nasal mucosa B. the buccal mucosa C. the frontal sinuses D. the tracheal mucosa

A. the nasal mucosa

A patient comes to the clinic reporting symptoms of the common cold and wants something to help relieve the symptoms. What should the nurse include in educating the patient about the uncomplicated common cold? (select all that apply) A. tell the patient to take prescribed antibiotics to decrease the severity of symptoms B. inform the pt about the symptoms of secondary infection C. Suggest that the patient take adequate fluids and get plenty of rest D. Inform the patient that the virus is contagious for 2 days before symptoms appear and during the first part of the symptomatic phase E. Inform the pt that taking an antihistamine will help to decrease the duration of the cold

B, C, D

A pt playing softball was hit in the nose by the ball and has been determined to have an uncomplicated fractured nose with epistaxis. The nurse should prepare to assist the health care provider with what tasks? A. preparing the pt for a septoplasty B. applying nasal packing C. administering nasal lavage D. applying steroidal nasal spray

B. applying nasal packing

The nurse is educating a pt diagnosed with acute bacterial rhinosinusitis about interventions that may assist with symptom control. What should the nurse include in this information? (select all that apply) A. take an over-the-counter nasal decongestant B. take an over-the counter antihistamine C. ensure an adequate fluid intake D. increase the humidity in the home E. apply local heat to promote drainage

C, D, E

A pt arrives in the ED with an edematous face, tongue, and difficulty breathing after starting a new medication for HTN. When reviewing medication, which antihypertensive would the nurse suspect is the causative factor? A. metoprolol succinate B. amlodipine C. enalapril D. valsartan

C. enalapril

A pt comes to the clinic and is diagnosed with tonsillitis and adenoiditis. What bacterial pathogen does the nurse know is commonly associated with tonsillitis and adenoiditis? A. gram-negative klebsiella B. pseudomonas aeruginosa C. group A, beta-hemolytic streptococcus D. staphylococcus aureas

C. group-A, beta-hemolytic streptococcus