nur265 dynamic quiz practice

normal tobramycin range

5-10

a nurse is caring for a child who has epilepsy and is scheduled to receive a dose of phenytoin. the nurse notes the childs serum phenytoin level is 14 mcg/mL. which of the following acitons should the nurse take

administer the dose -serum phenytoin level is 10-20

what are adverse effects of long term fluticasone use

anorexia and weakness

what is cycloplegia

blurred vision, can happen after administration of atropine eye drops

a nurse is checking the cleint who is receiving an IV infusion of telavancin for streptococcus pyogenes. which of the following actions shold the nurse include

check the client for pruritus -monitor for flushing, rash, pruritius, urticaria, tachycardia, hypotension. can occur if infused too rapidly

what is an adverse effect of sumatriptan

chest pressure and heavy arms

a nurse is caring for a client who has a suspected adrenal insufficiency. which of the followin medications should the nurse anticipate the provider using to determine the presence of adrenal insufficiency

cosyntropin

a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving cefotetan 1g via intermittent iv bolus every 12 hrs to treat a post op infection. which of the following manifestations should the nurse monitor for as an adverse effect of the medication

epistaxis -cefotetan is an abx that affects vitamin K levels which can result in bleeding and epistaxis

a nurse is preparing to administer the varicella vaccine to a 12mo infant. the nurse asks the infants guardian if the infant has any allergies. which of the following allergies is a contraindication to the infant receiving the vaccine

gelatin

Adverse effect of epoetin alpha

hypertension

adverse effect of fludrocortisone

hypokalemia

a nurse is caring for a client who has a rx for an oral contraceptive to prevent pregnancy. the nurse should identify that which of the following actions is the purpose of this medication

inhibition of ovulation

what can a vitamin a deficiency cause

night blindness

a nurse is teaching the parent of a child who has severe reactive airway disease about glucocorticoid therapy. the parent asks why her child has to inhale the medication instead of taking it orally. which of the following pieces of information should the nurse provide to the parent

oral glucocorticoids are more likely to slow linear growth in children

a nurse is assessinga client who was recently admitted and has a hx of alcohol use disorder. the client displays ataxia and altered LOC, and nystagmus. what med should the nurse anticipate administering

parenteral thiamine -exhibiting manifestations of wernicke-korsakoff syndrome due to a thiamine deficiency

a nurse is caring for a client who is at 6 wks of gestatino and has just received a dx of hyperthyroidism. the nurse should anticipate a rx for what

propylthiouracil -does not cross the placental barrier wall

adverse effect of gentamicin

proteinuria

a nurse is planning care for a female client who has severe ibs with diarrhea and a new rs for alosetron. which intervension should the nurse include in the plan of care

the client must sign an agreement with the provider before beginning alosetron -potentially fatal adverse effects associated with constipation and bowel obstruction

a nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of peptic ulcer disease (PUD) who has a prescription for bismuth subsalicylate. the client asks the nurse, "how will this med help my ulcer?" which of the following statements should the nurse make

this med can decrease bacteria in the gi tract

a nurse is providing taching to a pt who has tb and rx for isoniazid. which of the following instructions should the nurse include

you should take this medication on an empty stomach