Pharm 220 Exam 2
"Zidovudine slows the progression of the disease but does not cure it."
A 23-year-old client is prescribed zidovudine for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), Which statement indicates that the client has understood the client teaching regarding the action of this medication?
Tetracycline
A Client is seen in the clinic after a bite from a tick. The client has a rash over their arms and legs, and arthritic pain in the joints. What drug would the nurse expect the healthcare provider to prescribe?
"The medicine will decrease the pain of your infection."
A client has been prescribed phenazopyridine for urinary tract symptoms related to an infection. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse when the client asks why the medication has been prescribed?
Metronidazole
A client has developed Clostridium difficile associated with pseudomembranous colitis. Which medication is effective in the treatment of Clostridium difficile?
Absorption
A client is administered an oral contraceptive. What is the process that occurs between the time the drug enters the body and the time it enters the bloodstream?
"The medication will increase the force of the heart contraction and increase blood pressure."
A client is admitted to the intensive care unit after surgery from a gunshot wound. The client's family is very concerned and asks the nurse why norepinephrine (levophed) is being administered. What is the nurse's best response?
4 to 12 weeks
A client is being treated with amphotericin B for a severe fungal infection. How long does the nurse expect the drug therapy to last?
Death
A client is diagnosed with a drug-resistant infection. What is the client's greatest health risk?
It blocks protein synthesis of the cell wall.
A client is diagnosed with a gram-negative infection and is prescribed an aminoglycoside. What is the action of an aminoglycoside?
Epiniphrine
A client is experiencing anaphylaxis. What drug will the nurse most likely administer?
2 to 3 weeks
A client is prescribed isoniazid and rifampin for the treatment of active tuberculosis (TB). The client's medication education should stress that initial symptom improvement is likely to take how long?
Nausea
A client is prescribed nystatin suspension for an oral infection. The nurse should provide the client with information concerning which adverse effect associated with this form of nystatin?
Opportunistic infection
A client with burns has developed a wound infection. The client is experiencing what type of wound infection?
Hypoglycemia
A client with diabetes is prescribed propranolol. For what should the client be assessed?
The dose is smaller based on the client's kidney function.
An older adult client with a creatinine level of 4.0mg/dL (which indicated decreases renal function) and a diagnosis of herpes simplex is prescribed acyclovir. When preparing to administer this medication parenterally, what would the nurse expect in regard ti medication dosage?
30 minutes
The nurse administers digoxin IV to a client. When would the nurse expect the medication to take effect?
A sudden, high serum level provides a long-lasting effect.
The nurse is preparing to administer adenosine to a patient who presents to the Emergency Department with a very rapid "funky heart beat." What is the rationale for administering adenosine as a bolus?
All medications should be considered potentially harmful to the fetus.
Which of the following is true concerning medications and pregnancy?