midterm

The nurse notes a client is allergic to sulfonamides. This allergy is a contraindication for taking which of the following medications? Select all that apply

Furosemide (Lasix) Oral antidiabetic drugs

A client is prescribed Amantadine 400mg. The drug is available in 100mg tablets. The nurse would administer how many tablets? DESIRED OVER HAVE!

4

When asked to describe a photosensitivity reaction, the nurse correctly states that this reaction my be described as a(an)?

A sunburn reaction when the skin is exposed to sunlight

The nurse should inform the client that which common reaction may occur during antiretroviral therapy?

Altered taste

The nurse explains to the client that to slow bacterial resistance to an antitubercular drug, the physician may prescribe what?

At least 3 antitubercular drugs

A nurse is teaching a client about to start taking a new prescription of metronidazole. The nurse should instruct the client to stop taking this medication and call the provider if which of the following occur? Think neuro...

Ataxia

Which may indicate a bacterial superinfection for a client taking oral antibiotics?

Bloody diarrhea

Administration of antiretrovirals can result in which adverse reaction?

Body fat redistribution

Choose an example of a flouroquinolone:

Ciprofloxin

Fluoroquinolones should be used with caution in which clients? Select all that apply

Clients with diabetes Clients with a history of seizures Clients receiving dialysis

What herbal product has been used to preventing and relieving symptoms of urinary tract infections?

Cranberry

A nurse is required to administer an anti-infective drug to a client. The nurse knows that what test needs to be conducted before administering the first dose of an anti-infective drug to the client?

Culture and sensitivity test

Which are considered drugs to treat tuberculosis? Select all that apply

Ethambutol Isoniazid Rifampin

Fluoroquinolones are effective for treating which type of infection?

Gram-negative infections

A client is to begin acyclovir for shingles. The nurse will check the Medication Administration Record to see if the client is taking which drug for potential interactions?

Ibuprofen

Clients taking a Flouroquinolone are encouraged to do what?

Increase their fluid intake

A nurse is reviewing instructions on taking Ciprofloxacin with a client. Which information about adverse reactions to cipro should the nurse include? Select all that apply

Inspect the mouth for cottage cheese-like lesions Watch for vaginal yeast infections Observe for pain and swelling of the achilles tendon

What drug is the only antitubercular drug to be prescribed alone?

Isoniazid

A nurse is monitoring a client with TB who has been taking isoniazid twice a week for the past 3 months. Which finding should the nurse monitor for in this client?

Jaundice

A diabetic client who takes oral antidiabetics is receiving a sulfonamide for a UTI. The client is taught that compared to what the usual reading has been, the blood glucose level will be ?

Lower

Clients receiving sulfasalazine for ulcerative colitis are told that the drug....?

May turn the urine an orange-yellow color

What example below should a nurse recognize if a medication has been effective...from any infection?

Reduction in fever, pain & inflammation

A client has been prescribed ciprofloxacin to treat a urinary tract infection. The nurse should warn the client about which common adverse reaction?

Nausea

The nurse suspects a client is experiencing Stevens-Johnson syndrome during an assessment and has taken vital signs. What will be the LVN's next action?

Notify the Registered nurse

A client is being discharged from a health care facility. The client is, however, required to continue with antiviral therapy at home. Which point should the nurse include in the teaching plan to educate the client?

Report adverse reactions to the primary health care provider

A client in the initial phase of TB treatment is prescribed ethambutol. What adverse reaction should the nurse monitor for in the client?

Optic neuritis

The most common symptom of isoniazid toxicity is what?

Peripheral neuropathy

Which antitubercular drug is contraindicated in clients with gout?

Pyrazinamide

A nurse is caring for a client with pulmonary tuberculosis and a new prescription for Isoniazid. Which supplement should the nurse expect to administer to prevent an adverse effect of INH?

Pyridoxine (B 6)

What should a nurse discuss with a client about taking sildenafil (Viagra) while on antiretroviral therapy?

Risk for low blood pressure

Which are examples of a sulfonamide? Select all that apply

Silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim

After administering a sulfonamide to a client, the nurse observes that the client has developed a fever and lesions in the form of red blisters on the neck, mouth and trunk. The nurse recognizes that these are symptoms of ?

Stevens-Johnson syndrome

Which are examples of a secondary infection?

Vaginal candidiasis