Pharm Immune

The nurse has reinforced discharge instructions to a mother of a child who is taking tetracycline (Sumycin) to treat Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF). Which statement by the mother indicates an understanding regarding the administration of the medication?

"I need to use a straw when I give the medication."

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB). Rifampin (Rifadin), 600 mg by mouth daily is prescribed for the client. The nurse reinforces instructions to the client regarding the administration of this medication. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the instructions?

"I will need to take the medication for months."

The client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome has begun therapy with zidovudine (Retrovir). The nurse should carefully monitor which laboratory result during treatment with this medication?

CBC

The nurse is admitting a client to the nursing unit who is scheduled for several diagnostic tests. When obtaining a medication history, the nurse discovers that the client is taking tacrolimus (Prograf) daily. On further data collection, which should the nurse expect to note in the client history?

Allogenic liver transplant

The nurse employed in a neighborhood health care clinic notes that the health care provider has prescribed oseltamivir (Tamiflu). The nurse reinforces teaching the client specific home care measures, knowing that this medication was prescribed for which condition?

FLU

The nurse is preparing to administer ribavirin (Virazole) to a child with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The pharmacy dispenses the medication as a powder. Which action does the nurse perform to prepare to administer the medication?

Mixing the medication as prescribed and administering by inhalation

A client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) has a low T4 count. The nurse initiates prophylactic treatment as prescribed with aerosolized pentamidine isethionate (NebuPent) and monitors for which expected outcome?

the client has a respira

A client taking metronidazole for the treatment of Trichomonas vaginalis calls the nurse employed in the health care provider's office and is concerned because the color of the urine is very dark. Which information should the nurse provide to the client?

The darkening of the urine is a harmless side effect.

A client has been receiving nitrofurantoin sodium (Macrodantin). The nurse determines that the therapy is effective if which result is noted?

absence of dysuria

A client with human immunodeficiency virus is taking nevirapine (Viramune). The nurse should monitor for which side/adverse effects of the medication? Select all that apply.

1. Rash 2. Hepatotoxicity

The nurse is assigned to care for a client with herpes simplex virus (HSV) who is receiving acyclovir (Zovirax). The nurse is monitoring for adverse effects of the medication. Which laboratory result should the nurse specifically monitor to identify an adverse effect associated with the use of this medication?

Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)

The nurse notes that zidovudine (AZT) has recently been prescribed for a client. The client states, "I've been getting a little nauseated, and I've had a couple of headaches since I started the AZT. Does this mean I can't take the medicine?" The nurse makes which response to the client?

these symptoms may

A client is receiving sulfisoxazole. Which measure should the nurse monitor to determine the effectiveness of the therapy?

wbc