Infection Exam ?'s

A nurse is teaching a group of nurses about the importance of prophylactic antimicrobial therapy. Which of the following info should the nurse include in the teaching? -A. Admin prophylactic antimicrobial therapy to clients who report exposure of a sexually transmitted infection -B. Admin prophylactic antimicrobial therapy to clients who are having orthopedic surgery -C. instruct clients who have a prosthetic heart valve about the need for prophylactic antimicrobial therapy before dental work -D. consult provider for prophylactic antimicrobial therapy for clients who have recurrent uti -E. instruct client to request prophylactic antimicrobial therapy immediately when they have upper respiratory infection

-A. Admin prophylactic antimicrobial therapy to clients who report exposure of a sexually transmitted infection -B. Admin prophylactic antimicrobial therapy to clients who are having orthopedic surgery -C. instruct clients who have a prosthetic heart valve about the need for prophylactic antimicrobial therapy before dental work -D. consult provider for prophylactic antimicrobial therapy for clients who have recurrent uti

A nurse is monitoring a patient receiving metronidazole (Flagyl) for potential adverse effects. Which symptom, if present, would cause the nurse to discontinue the medication and notify the prescriber? -A. Ataxia and confusion -B. Nausea and diarrhea -C. Anorexia and thirst -D. Weight gain and irritability

-A. Ataxia and confusion

The patient is diagnosed with Mycobacterium leprae (leprosy) and is being treated with dapsone (DDS). Which nursing assessment findings would indicate that the patient is experiencing adverse effects from this therapy? -A. Discoloration of skin, cornea, and conjunctiva -B. Chronic constipation, chills, and dehydration -C. Hypoglycemia, impaired memory, and impotence -D. Memory loss, nervousness, and pruritus

-A. Discoloration of skin, cornea, and conjunctiva

The healthcare provider orders gentamicin (Garamycin) for a patient with a post op wound infection. Which laboratory result should prompt the nurse to consult with the prescriber about possible nephrotoxicity of this drug? -A. Elevated serum creatine level -B. Decreased blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level -C. Increase WBC -D. Elevated serum iron level

-A. Elevated serum creatine level

Nystatin suspension has been ordered for treatment of thrush (oropharyngeal Candida) in a 6-week-old infant. What instructions should the caregiver receive? (Select all that apply.) -A. Give the infant a small amount of water after feedings and before the drug to rinse the mouth. -B. Using an applicator or syringe, distribute the solution around the mouth and tongue, allowing the infant to swallow the remainder. -C. Chill the suspension in the refrigerator before giving for better taste. -D. Give the suspension before feeding the infant to prevent adverse GI effects. -E. Add the suspension to a bottle of formula for easier administration

-A. Give the infant a small amount of water after feedings and before the drug to rinse the mouth. -B. Using an applicator or syringe, distribute the solution around the mouth and tongue, allowing the infant to swallow the remainder.

The nurse is instructing a patient on a new prescription for ciprofloxacin (Cipro) and will include which instructions? (Select all that apply.) -A. Increase fluid intake to 2-3 liters per day. -B. Avoid consuming dairy products or antacids when you take the antibiotic. -C. Limit vitamin C intake in both dietary and oral vitamin forms. -D. Take the pill with an antihistamine to avoid adverse effects. -E. Coffee or tea without milk, cream, or coffee-lightener is the preferred beverage for taking the antibiotic dose.

-A. Increase fluid intake to 2-3 liters per day. -B. Avoid consuming dairy products or antacids when you take the antibiotic.

A patient with AIDS has been given a prescription for oral fluconazole (Diflucan) to prevent Candida infection. Considering the patient's primary diagnosis and the order for fluconazole, what essential teaching will the nurse provide? -A. Keep a food diary and request anti-nausea medication if eating becomes problematic. -B. Maintain regular low-impact exercise daily to avoid loss of muscle mass. -C. Wear a high-filtration mask if going out in public. -D. Avoid all fat-based soaps and allow the body to air-dry after bathing.

-A. Keep a food diary and request anti-nausea medication if eating becomes problematic.

A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for nitrofurantoin. Which of the following info should the nurse include? SATA -A. Observe for bruising of skin -B. take med w milk/meals -C. Expect brown discoloration of urine -D. Crush the med if it is diff to swallow -E. expect insomnia when taking it

-A. Observe for bruising of skin -B. take med w milk/meals -C. Expect brown discoloration of urine

The nurse understands that which of the following is the main purpose of nitrofurantoin (Furadantin)? -A. Prevent recurrent UTI -B. Relieve the pain associated with urinary tract infections. -C. Promote effective urinary elimination and prevent stasis. -D. Reduce pathogenic microorganisms specific to pyelonephritis.

-A. Prevent recurrent UTI

Which is the most important goal of nursing care for a patient receiving polymyxin B ointment on a laceration? -A. Promote wound healing. -B. Sterilize the skin and mucous membranes. -C. Prevent allergic reaction. -D. Maximize pain relief.

-A. Promote wound healing.

The patient is to receive nitrofurantoin (Furadantin) for a urinary tract infection. A nurse should question the order for the patient with which condition? -A. Pulmonary disease -B. Diabetes -C. Rheumatoid arthritis -D. Angina and hypertension

-A. Pulmonary disease

The patient is taking atovaquone-proguanil (Malarone) prophylactically before traveling to a developing country and asks the nurse how long the drug will need to be taken after returning from the trip. Which response from the nurse would be correct? Atovaquone-proguanil (Malarone) is: -A. Recommended for 7 days after returning from the malaria-infested location. -B. Not necessary after leaving the location. -C. Suggested for 3 days after returning from the trip. -D. Optional unless the patient reports symptoms of malaria

-A. Recommended for 7 days after returning from the malaria-infested location.

A patient has been receiving levofloxacin (Levaquin) IV for septicemia for 2 weeks and will be given the drug orally at home. Which discharge instruction would be most appropriate for the nurse to give this patient? -A. Report any unusual joint or tendon pain or difficulty with movement or walking. -B. Take a daily multivitamin supplement with the levofloxacin. -C. Exposure to direct sunlight will help increase absorption of vitamin D, which is impaired by this medication. -D. Limit fluid intake to less than 1500 mL per day.

-A. Report any unusual joint or tendon pain or difficulty with movement or walking.

A patient has been started on hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) for prevention of malaria on an overseas trip. In addition to the prevention and treatment of malaria, hydroxychloroquine is also indicated for what other conditions? (Select all that apply.) -A. Systemic lupus erythematosus -B. Roundworm infections -C. Urinary tract infections -D. Rheumatoid arthritis -E. Leishmaniasis infections

-A. Systemic lupus erythematosus -D. Rheumatoid arthritis

The patient is receiving amikacin (Amikin) for bacterial infection. Which adverse effects dose the nurse include in the plan of care to monitor the patients status? -A. Weight gain -B. Visiual disturbances -C. Mental depression -D. Urinary frequency

-A. Weight gain

A nurse is reviewing a clients med history notes an allergy to sulfonamides. This allergy is a contraindication for taking which of the following meds? SATA -A. hydrochlorothiazide -B. Metoprolol -C. Acetaminophen -D. Glipizide -E. furosemide

-A. hydrochlorothiazide

A nurse is teaching a client who has a sever uti about ciproflaxacin. Which of the following info about adverse reactions should the nurse include? SATA -A. observe for pain and swelling of achilles tendon -B. Watch for vaginal yeast infec -C. expect excessive nighttime perspiration -D. Inspect mouth for cottage cheese like lesions -E. Take med w a dairy product

-A. observe for pain and swelling of achilles tendon -B. Watch for vaginal yeast infec -D. Inspect mouth for cottage cheese like lesions

A nurse is caring for a client who is starting a course of gentamicin IV for a serious resp infection. For which of the following manifestations should the nurse monitor as an a/e of this med? (SATA) -A. pruritus -B. Hematuria -C. Muscle weakness -D. Diff swallowing -E. Vertigo

-A. pruritus -B. Hematuria -C. Muscle weakness -E. Vertigo

The patient is receiving gentamicin (Garamycin) IV for a significant infection. While the patient is receiving this drug, what assessment data will the nurse gather to monitor for adverse effects ? SATA -A. serum Creatine -B. Signs of muscle weakness -C. Liver function studies -D. Urine output -E. Hearing and balance assessments

-A. serum Creatine -B. Signs of muscle weakness -D. Urine output -Hearing and balance assessments

The nurse is collecting health data from a patient with diabetes who has a urinary tract infection before starting an order for trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra). Which questions asked by the nurse would be most important? (Select all that apply.) -A. "Have you ever had migraine headaches?" -B. "Are you allergic to any sulfa drugs?" -C. "Do you empty your bladder before and after sexual intercourse?" -D. "When was your last menstrual period?" -E. "What drugs do you use to manage your diabetes?"

-B. "Are you allergic to any sulfa drugs?" -D. "When was your last menstrual period?" -E. "What drugs do you use to manage your diabetes?"

A nurse is teaching a client about tetracycline to treat a GI infec due to H.pylori. Which of the following statments should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the instruction? -A. "I will take this med w 8 oz of milk" -B. "I will let my doc know if i start having diarrhea" -C. "I can stop this med when I feel completely well" -D. "I can take this med just before bedtime"

-B. "I will let my doc know if i start having diarrhea"

A nurse is admin gentamicin by IV infusion at 0900. The med will take 1 hour to infuse when should the nurse plan to obtian a blood sample for a peak blood level of gentamicin? -A. 1000 -B. 1030 -C. 1100 -D. 1130

-B. 1030

A nurse is teaching a client who has active tb about treatment. The client asks why 4 diff meds are necessary. Which of the following responses should the nurse make? -A. 4 meds decrease risk of severe allergic reaction -B. 4 meds reduce the change the bac will become resistant -C. 4 meds reduce the risk for adverse reactions -D. 4 meds decrease the change of having a pos tb skin test

-B. 4 meds reduce the change the bac will become resistant

A nurse is preparing to admin nafcillin IM to an adult client who has an infection. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? (SATA) -A. Select 25 gauge, 1/2 in needle for injection -B. Admin med deeply into the ventrogluteal muscle -C. Ask client about allergy to penicillin b4 admin med -D. Monitor client for 30 min following injection -E. Tell client to expect a temp rash to develop following injection

-B. Admin med deeply into the ventrogluteal muscle -C. Ask client about allergy to penicillin b4 admin med -D. Monitor client for 30 min following injection

A nurse is caring for a group of clients who are receiving antimicrobial therapy. The nurse should identify that which of the following clients is at risk for med toxicity? -A. A young client w sinus infection -B. An older adult client who has prostatitis -C. A client who is postpartum and has mastitis -D. A middle adult client who has a UTI

-B. An older adult client who has prostatitis

A patient who is receiving isoniazid (INH) reports tingling and numbness of the fingers and toes. The nurse knows that these symptoms are most likely due to the drug's ability to: -A. Increase the sensitivity of nerve endings. -B. Decrease the activity of pyridoxine (vitamin B6). -C. Accelerate the excretion of neurotransmitters. -D. Enhance skin receptors for ascorbic acid (vitamin C).

-B. Decrease the activity of pyridoxine (vitamin B6).

A patient is admitted to the intensive care unit for systemic fungal infections. Amphotericin B has been ordered and the nurse will administer this drug slowly IV. When administered too rapidly, amphotericin B may cause what significant adverse effects? (Select all that apply.) -A. Laryngeal spasms -B. Hypotension -C. Hypokalemia -D. Shock -E. Hypoglycemia

-B. Hypotension -C. Hypokalemia -D. Shock

A nurse is implementing a plan of care for a client who has a wound infection. Which action is the nurses priority? -A. administer antibiotic medication -B. Obtain a wound specimen for culture -C. Monitor the client for super infection -D. Teach the client about wound care

-B. Obtain a wound specimen for culture

The patient is prescribed ciprofloxacin (Cipro) and is instructed to take each dose of medication as evenly spaced apart during the day as possible. The nurse recognizes that this instruction is essential because: -A. The medication can cause sleep pattern disturbances. -B. Pathogenic bacteria have extremely rapid growth and reproduction rates. -C. Superinfections may develop if a dose of the medication is missed. -D. Allergic reactions are more likely to occur if a dose is missed.

-B. Pathogenic bacteria have extremely rapid growth and reproduction rates.

A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mullitis, pulmonary tb, and a new prescription for isoniazid. Which of the following supplements should the nurse expect to admin to prevent an a/e of INH? -A. Ascorbic acid -B. Pyridoxine -C. Folic acid -D. Cyanocobalamin

-B. Pyridoxine

The patient is diagnosed with toxoplasmosis and will be treated with pyrimethamine (Daraprim). Because of significant adverse effects, what teaching should the nurse give this patient? -A. Increase intake of fiber-rich foods to prevent constipation. -B. Report unusual bruising, fatigue, sores that do not heal, or low-grade fever. -C. Increase fluid intake to 3 L per day. -D. Schedule eye examinations every 6 months for 2 years after taking this drug.

-B. Report unusual bruising, fatigue, sores that do not heal, or low-grade fever.

Ethambutol (Myambutol) has been included as part of a multidrug regimen to treat a patient with active tuberculosis. Prior to starting this drug, which screening tests should the patient have? (Select all that apply.) -A. Coagulation studies -B. Sputum cultures -C. Uric acid level -D. Hepatic function tests -E. Vision acuity and vision color sense screening

-B. Sputum cultures -C. Uric acid level -D. Hepatic function tests -E. Vision acuity and vision color sense screening

A nurse is planning to admin ciprofloxacin iv to a client who has cystitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? -A. admin a concentrated sol -B. infuse med over 60 min -C. infuse the solution through primary iv fluids tubing -D. choose a small peripheral vein for admin

-B. infuse med over 60 min

The nurse is providing the patient with discharge instructions concerning silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) cream, which has been ordered to treat a significant skin infection. Which statement by the patient indicates to the nurse that the teaching session was effective? -A. "I should use this cream on noninfected surfaces surrounding the infection to prevent additional infection." -B. "If I experience stinging or burning, I should stop the drug and report that to my doctor immediately as a drug allergy." -C. "If I experience any nausea that continues for more than 24 hours, I will contact my doctor." -D. "I must avoid foods high in potassium."

-C. "If I experience any nausea that continues for more than 24 hours, I will contact my doctor."

A nurse is caring for a client who has cerebrospinal fluid infection w gram - bacteria. Which of the following cephalosporin antibiotics should the nurse expect to admin IV to treat this infec -A. Cefaclor -B. Cefazolin -C. Cefepime -D. Cephalexin

-C. Cefepime

A patient taking trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra) develops a reddish-purplish papular rash surrounded by areas of erythema. The rash should be evaluated by the provider because it may indicate which skin condition? -A. A fungal superinfection -B. Viral skin eruptions -C. Dermatologic toxicity including -- Stevens-Johnson syndrome -D. Nonadherence with drug therapy

-C. Dermatologic toxicity including -- Stevens-Johnson syndrome

A nurse is infusing iv amphotericin B to a client who has a systemic fungal infection. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations as an a/e of this med? -A. hypoglycemia -B. constipation -C. fever -D. hyperkalemia

-C. Fever

A patient with diabetes treated with oral antidiabetic medications is receiving oral fluconazole (Diflucan) for treatment of long-standing tinea cruris (jock itch). The nurse will instruct the patient to monitor blood sugar more frequently while on this drug because of what potential drug effects? -A. Fluconazole (Diflucan) antagonizes the effects of antidiabetic drugs. -B. Fluconazole (Diflucan) may increase blood sugar levels. -C. Fluconazole (Diflucan) may decrease blood sugar levels. -D. Fluconazole (Diflucan) may enhance the effects of antidiabetic drugs

-C. Fluconazole (Diflucan) may decrease blood sugar levels.

An older patient is prescribed sulfisoxazole (Gantrisin). Knowing that one of the major adverse effects of this drug is crystalluria, what should the nurse instruct the patient to do? -A. Limit intake of foods high in calcium such as milk, cheese, and yogurt. -B. Avoid changing positions (lying down, sitting, or standing) rapidly. -C. Increase fluid intake to 2 to 3 L per day. -D. Avoid consuming alcoholic beverages while taking this medication.

-C. Increase fluid intake to 2 to 3 L per day.

Patients with diabetes who take isoniazid (INH) may require more frequent monitoring of blood glucose levels. What effect does isoniazid have on glucose levels? -A. It may decrease glucose levels. -B. It has no known effects on glucose levels. -C. It may increase glucose levels. -D. It causes rapid rises and falls of glucose levels.

-C. It may increase glucose levels.

The patient is prescribed ofloxacin (Floxin) for treatment of acute bronchitis. The patient tells the nurse that he experienced an allergic reaction when he took ciprofloxacin (Cipro) previously. As reported by the patient, which of the following would be most indicative of an allergic reaction to this drug group? (Select all that apply.) -A. Headache -B. Nausea and vomiting -C. Itching without visible rash -D. Swelling of lips or tongue -E. Nervousness or anxiety

-C. Itching without visible rash -D. Swelling of lips or tongue -E. Nervousness or anxiety

A nurse is preparing to admin penicillin V to a client who has streptococcal infec. The client reports diff swallowing tablets and does "do well" w liquid or chewable med because of taste (even when the med is mixed w food). The nurse should request a prescription for which of the following medications? -A. Fosfomycin -B. Amoxicillin -C. Nafcillin -D. Cefaclor

-C. Nafcillin

A nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing prep for extensive colorectal surgery. Which of the following oral antibiotics should the nurse expect to admin specifically to suppress normal flora in the GI tract? -A. Kanamycin -B. Gentamicin -C. Neomycin -D. Tobramycin

-C. Neomycin

The nurse knows that pretreatment with corticosteroids, antihistamines, and antipyretics prior to the administration of amphotericin B is given for what effect? -A. To enhance the effectiveness of amphotericin B -B. To eliminate toxic by-products of amphotericin B -C. To reduce the severity of adverse effects associated with amphotericin B -D. To increase the half-life of amphotericin B

-C. To reduce the severity of adverse effects associated with amphotericin B

A patient is being treated with metronidazole (Flagyl) for Giardia lamblia infection. When instructing the patient about this drug, the nurse should caution about the possibility of which adverse reaction? -A. Flatus and intestinal bloating -B. Halitosis -C. Unpleasant metallic taste -D. Alopecia

-C. Unpleasant metallic taste

A nurse is obtaining a med history from a client who is to receive imipenem cilastatin IV to treat an infection. Which of the following meds that the client also receives increases the risk for a med interaction? -A. reg insulin -B. Furosemide -C. Valproic acid -D. Ferrous sulfate

-C. Valproic acid

A nurse is teaching a client who is beginning a course of metronidazole to treat an infec. For which of the following findings of an a/e should the nurse instruct the client as a priority to stop taking metronidazole and notify the provider? -A. Metallic taste -B. Nausea -C. ataxia -Dark colored urine

-C. ataxia

A nurse is admin IV amphotericin B to a client who has a systemic fungal infec. The nurse should monitor which of the following lab values? -A. blood albumin -B. blood amylase -C. blood potassium -D. Hematocrit -E. blood creatinine

-C. blood potassium -D. Hematocrit -E. blood creatinine

A nurse is planning discharge teaching for a female client who has a new prescription for trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole. Which of the following info should the nurse include? -A. Take med even if preg -B. Maintain a fluid restriction -C. take on empty stomach -D. stop taking it when manifestations subside

-C. take on empty stomach

A nurse is teaching a client who has manifestations of a UTI. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following tests is needed to determine which microorg is causing the infection? -A. Blood WBC -B. Blood creatinine -C. Urine Culture -D. Urine Specific gravity

-C. urine culture

The nurse is caring for a patient with onychomycosis (nail fungus) who is receiving oral terbinafine (Lamisil) for treatment. The patient questions the need for 3 months' worth of pills. What is the nurse's best response? -A. "The healthcare provider will evaluate the nails monthly and stop treatment earlier if warranted." -B. "It is cheaper to buy more pills at one time than on a monthly schedule." -C. "The extensive prescription avoids the need for shorter term, potentially toxic doses." -D. "Nails grow slowly and the nail beds must receive adequate length of treatment to eliminate the infection."

-D. "Nails grow slowly and the nail beds must receive adequate length of treatment to eliminate the infection."

While teaching the patient about taking oral tetracycline, which of the following does the nurse advise the patient to do? -A. Consume calcium rich products to decrease the duration of the antibacterial effect -B. Use a soft toothbrush and floss teeth gently to remove staining on teeth -C. Report any ringing in the ears or dizziness -D. Avoid direct exposure to sunlight and apply sun block when outdoors.

-D. Avoid direct exposure to sunlight and apply sun block when outdoors.

A patient with HIV infection who also has a Mycobacterium avium complex infection is started on clarithromycin (Biaxin) and ethambutol (Myambutol). What appropriate teaching should the nurse give this patient? -A. You will remain contagious until drug treatment is completed. -B. These drugs will be required only for a short period of time, approximately 2 to 3 weeks. -C. Drug therapy will be stopped if CD4 counts drop below 50 cells/mL. -D. It will be necessary to continue these drugs for a prolonged period of time to adequately treat the infection.

-D. It will be necessary to continue these drugs for a prolonged period of time to adequately treat the infection.

A patient has been given a prescription for ciprofloxacin (Cipro). The nurse checks the patient's history because this drug should be used cautiously, or is contraindicated, in patients with what condition? -A. A history of anxiety disorder and nervousness -B. Patients over the age of 65 -C. A history of penicillin allergy -D. Patients with myasthenia gravis

-D. Patients with myasthenia gravis

A 6-year-old boy is diagnosed with an Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm) infection and has been prescribed mebendazole (Vermox). What appropriate instructions should the nurse give the boy's caregiver? -A. The drug will be continued for 2 weeks and then a stool sample will be retested. -B. Because the infection is not easily transmitted, it is not necessary to test or treat family members. -C. Eliminate all citrus and dairy products while this medication is taken. -D. Wash all bedding and undergarments thoroughly after the medication is given.

-D. Wash all bedding and undergarments thoroughly after the medication is given.

The nurse is teaching a patient who recently was diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection and prescribed ampicillin. The nurse would evaluate the session as being successful if the patient states which of the following? -A. "I should take this medication on an empty stomach with a full glass of water" -B. "I can expect my tongue to become black and furry" -C. "Once I stop coughing, I should stop taking this med" -D. "If I miss a dose, I should take two doses together to catch up"

A. "I should take this medication on an empty stomach with a full glass of water"

The nurse determines that the patient understands the use of azithromycin (Zithromax) when the patient makes which statement? A. "It only needs to be taken once daily because it lasts longer" B. "it causes more nausea than most other antibiotics in this classification" C. "It must be taken on an empty stomach D. "It is ineffective if taken with calcium rich foods."

A. "It only needs to be taken once daily because it lasts longer"

A nurse is caring for a client who has subacute bacterial endocarditis and is receiving several antibiotics, including streptomycin IM. For which of the following manifestations should the nurse monitor as an a/e of this med? -A. Ataxia -B. urinary retention -C. Constipation -D. Complex partial seizures

A. Ataxia A

The patient who is taking imipenem-cilastatin (Primaxin) reports shortness of breath, mouth and tongue swelling, and generalized itching. For which of the following does the nurse initially assess the patient? -A. hypersensitivity reaction -B. blood dyscrasias -C. Beta- lactamase induction -D. drug toxicity

A. Hypersensitivity reaction

A nurse is teaching a group of nurses about antimicrobial therapy. The nurse should instruct that effective penetration of antibiotics can be impeded by which of the following conditions? -A. Meningitis -B. infected abscess -C. Endocarditis -D. Pneumonia -E. Pylenophritis

A. Meningitis B. Infected abscess C. Endocarditis

The patient reports abnormal vaginal discharge after completing a prescription of cefotaxime (claforan). For which condition is the patient most likely exhibiting symptoms? -A. Hypersensitivity reaction -B. Superinfection -C. Pseudomembranous Colitis -D. Antibiotic toxicity

B. Superinfection

What instruction should the nurse give a 21 year old female patient being treated with ampicillin? -A. stop taking oral contraceptives bc serious a/e could occur. -B. Use oral contraceptives as prescribed because antibiotics do not react with birth control pills. -C. The antibiotic may decrease the effectiveness of oral contraceptives. -D. The antibiotic when taken with oral contraceptives causes toxicity.

C. The antibiotic may decrease the effectiveness of oral contraceptives.

The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving intravenous vancomycin (Vancocin). Which symptom, if present, may indicate the patient is experiencing drug-induced ototoxicity? -A. Erythema of the earlobes and ear canal -B. Inner ear pruritus after infusion is completed. -C. Tinnitus and dizziness when remaining still. -D. Ocular pain with purulent drainage.

C. Tinnitus and dizziness when remaining still

The patient who has been taking cefixime (Suprax) for the past week and a half returns to the provider with reports of "explosive diarrhea, very watery, sometimes with a lot of mucous" up to 8 times in the last 2 days. The patient reports significant weakness. For which condition is the patient describing symptoms? -A. Antibiotic- induced peptic ulcer disease -B. Antibiotic- associated malabsorption -C. GI-associated hypersensitivity -D. Clostridium difficile- associated diarrhea

D. Clostridium difficile- associated diarrhea

The patient has received a prescription for tetracycline (Sumycin) for treatment of acne. The nurse will teach the patient to avoid taking the tetracycline concurrently with ______

Dairy products, iron-containing preparations, or antacids

A patient is identified by ethnic background as a possible slow acetylator and will be closely followed after beginning isoniazid therapy for latent tuberculosis. To ensure that this patient does not experience adverse effects related to the acetylation process, both ______________ and ______________ will be monitored frequently.

hepatic function and serum drug level