Pharm Ex 7-17 (6 doesn't work)

A nurse is preparing a presentation for a community group about viral infections. Which would the nurse include as a reason for why viruses are so difficult to treat even with the use of antiviral medications? Select all that apply.

-Viruses are tiny., -Viruses replicate inside human cells., -Viruses can develop resistance to antiviral drugs.

A nurse is assessing a client for possible adverse reactions associated with fluoroquinolone therapy. Which would the nurse attribute to this therapy? Select all that apply.

-abdominal discomfort, -nausea, -diarrhea

Which are ways that penicillins can be modified to broaden their spectrum of action? Select all that apply.

-addition of a chemical compound to inhibit bacteria that produce beta lactamase -chemical modification to slow excretion of penicillins from the kidneys

When kanamycin is administered to a client to treat hepatic coma, which would be appropriate to include as part of the nurse's ongoing assessment? Select all that apply.

-changes in level of consciousness, -changes in ability to swallow, -changes in general condition

When describing the onset of action of naloxone, the nurse would explain that the drug achieves its effect in which amount of time?

1 to 2 minutes

A client is receiving a peripheral IV infusion of quinupristin/dalfopristin. When the infusion is completed, the nurse would flush the vein with which fluid?

5% dextrose in water

When describing chronic pain to a client the nurse would describe it as pain that typically lasts for more than how long?

6 months

Clients over which age are at increased risk for serious ulcer disease when higher doses of NSAIDs are prescribed?

65 years of age

A nurse is providing care to a client who is receiving a protease inhibitor with a nursing diagnosis of Disturbed Body Image related to a redistribution of fat to the abdomen. Which would the nurse include in the client's plan of care?

Encouraging the client to verbalize feelings about body changes.

Parasitic infections are infrequent in the United States except in which client populations?

HIV clients

A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving vancomycin intravenously. While the drug is being administered, the client begins to report a throbbing sensation in their neck and back and paresthesias. The client's blood pressure has dropped and their neck and back are erythematous. The nurse suspects which adverse finding?

Red man syndrome

A disulfiram-like reaction may occur if which substance is consumed within 72 hours after administration of certain cephalosporins?

alcohol

The nurse should advise the client to avoid taking which medication at the same time as a fluoroquinolone?

antacids

When describing the actions of various drugs, a nursing instructor defines the drug as a substance that counteracts the action of something else. The instructor is describing which action?

antagonist

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is prescribed NSAID therapy. Which medication would be contraindicated with NSAID therapy?

aspirin

A nurse could recommend a topical preparation containing which herbal product to a client with painful osteoarthritis with pain who has a contraindication to NSAIDs?

capsicum

After teaching a group of students about antitubercular therapy, the instructor determines that additional teaching is needed when the students identify which drug as an antitubercular agent?

dapsone

A group of nursing students are reviewing information about penicillins. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify the action of penicillinase as causing bacterial resistance by which mechanisms?

enzymatic inactivation of the penicillin

A client is prescribed a preanesthetic drug. The nurse understands that the drug is often given prior to which type of anesthesia?

general anesthesia

A client is about to be given atropine as a preanesthetic drug. The nurse reviews the client's history for which finding that would contraindicate the use of the drug?

glaucoma

The use of glycopyrrolate is contraindicated in clients with which medical conditions?

glaucoma

Which antifungal drug exerts its activity by being deposited in keratin precursor cells?

griseofulvin

A nurse should not administer an opioid antagonist to a client with which finding?

hypersensitivity to naloxone

A pediatric client is receiving prednisolone after a heart transplant. The client develops a systemic fungal infection, for which the physician orders amphotericin B. The nurse would be especially alert for which complication with this combination?

hypokalemia

Salicylates exert their anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects by which mechanisms?

inhibition of prostaglandins

A client is prescribed an anorexiant at an outpatient visit. The nurse would caution the client about which condition?

masking of extreme fatigue

The nurse anticipates the need for which substance to be administered to a client before, during, and after administration of a CNS stimulant to treat respiratory depression?

oxygen

A nurse monitors a client closely for anaphylactic reactions secondary to penicillin therapy. The nurse understands that this occurs more commonly after which route of administration?

parenteral

Prior to administering a CNS stimulant to reverse respiratory depression, which would the nurse need to ensure about the client?

patent airway

A nurse expects to administer griseofulvin (Grisactin) cautiously to a client who also has an allergy to which drug?

penicillin

A client has been diagnosed with intestinal amebiasis, and metronidazole has been prescribed. The nurse would assess the client for development of which adverse effect?

peripheral neuropathy

A group of nursing students are reviewing information about CNS stimulants. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which drug as being used to treat obesity?

phentermine

A client comes to the clinic for a follow-up visit. The nurse notes a sunburn-like appearance to the client's skin. The client's history reveals the use of ciprofloxacin. The nurse interprets which adverse effect regarding this finding?

photosensitivity

A client is receiving amphotericin B. The nurse would assess the client closely for which adverse reactions?

renal impairment

After obtaining the history of a client who is prescribed opioid therapy, the nurse determines that the client is opioid naive. The nurse would be especially alert for which effect after the client receives the prescribed opioid?

respiratory depression

Antiviral drugs should be used during pregnancy only when the benefit outweighs the risk to the fetus. Which antiviral drug would the nurse identify as being absolutely contraindicated during pregnancy?

ribavirin

A student demonstrates understanding of regional anesthesia by identifying which as an example?

spinal anesthesia

A child with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is prescribed atomoxetine. The nurse would assess the child closely for which adverse reactions?

suicidal ideation

A nurse is administering an anorexiant. The nurse understands that this drug is used primarily for which purpose?

suppress the appetite

After teaching a group of nursing students about pain, the instructor determines that the teaching was effective when the students identify which body system as the agent involved in recognizing and perceiving pain?

the nervous system

The nurse sprays the area with a medication to desensitize it. The nurse is administering which type of anesthesia?

topical anesthesia

A 15-year-old female client is receiving tetracycline for the treatment of severe acne. Which would the nurse include when teaching the client about this drug?

"When taking tetracycline, wear extra sunblock and watch for discoloration of your teeth."

When caring for a client who has been administered penicillin, a nurse observes rashes on the client's skin. The primary health care provider has diagnosed it as a minor hypersensitivity reaction. Which would the nurse expect to do? Select all that apply.

-Apply emollients to the affected area., -Ensure client doesn't wear tight clothes.

A nurse is caring for a client with joint pain. The client has been prescribed an NSAID. Which additional comfort measures should the nurse suggest to the client for pain relief? Select all that apply.

-Avoid overuse of joints., -Apply hot or cold compress., -Use assistive orthopedic devices.

Naloxone will reverse the effects of which drugs? Select all that apply.

-fentanyl, -codeine

When administering a prescribed analeptic, the nurse understands that this type of CNS stimulant stimulates which area? Select all that apply.

-respiratory center of the brain, -cardiovascular system

The nurse is teaching a client who is receiving cephalosporin therapy about signs and symptoms to report to the prescriber immediately. The nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the client identifies which? Select all that apply.

-skin rash, -sores in mouth, -vaginal itching, -severe diarrhea

A nursing instructor is conducting a class about drugs that affect the central nervous system (CNS). The instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which as a component of the CNS? Select all that apply.

-spinal cord, -brain

After teaching a group of nursing students about extrapulmonary tuberculosis, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which organs as being commonly affected? Select all that apply.

-spleen, -bones, -adrenal glands, -liver

The nurse should monitor a client for which finding when aminoglycosides are administered concomitantly with furosemide (Lasix)? Select all that apply.

-tinnitus, -vertigo

A client requires local anesthesia to be administered. The nurse identifies that the anesthetic may be administered by which route? Select all that apply.

-topical anesthesia, -regional anesthesia, -local infiltration anesthesia

A nurse is presenting an in-service program about general anesthesia to a group of PACU nurses. The nurse describes stage II of general anesthesia as including which findings? Select all that apply.

-unconsciousness, -client mumbling incoherently, -muscle rigidity

A nurse is explaining standard treatment for tuberculosis to a client. The nurse would describe the treatment as occurring in how many phases?

2

A client with a high fever visits the health care facility. The physician prescribes 650 mg of buffered aspirin to be administered every 4 hours. Before the client is discharged, the nurse would instruct the client to take how many tablets with each dose if the drug is supplied in 325-mg tablets?

2 tablets

The nurse is assessing the urine output of a client who is receiving an aminoglycoside. The nurse should notify the health care provider if a client's output is less than how many mL/day?

750 mL/day

A nurse is assigned to care for a client with tuberculosis who has been prescribed rifampin. Which should the nurse ensure to confirm that rifampin is not contraindicated in the client?

Client does not have renal impairment.

A nurse is caring for a client who required an opioid antagonist. Which should the nurse confirm to ensure that administration of the opioid antagonist is not contraindicated in the client?

Client is not hypersensitive to the opioid antagonist.

A client who is receiving an opioid develops a slowed breathing pattern due to the drug's effect of somnolence and pain relief. When providing care to this client, which would be important for the nurse to do?

Coach the client to breathe.

A nursing instructor is preparing a teaching plan for a class about NSAIDs and the gastrointestinal adverse reactions that they cause. When describing the substance being blocked and responsible for these reactions, which would the instructor include?

Cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1)

A group of nursing students are reviewing the pain-relieving action of NSAIDs. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which actions as being blocked to achieve pain relief?

Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2)

Cephalosporins might interfere with which other agents? Select all that apply.

Furosemide Gentamicin Warfarin

A nurse is preparing to teach a client about the adverse effects of the prescribed NSAID therapy. Which system would the nurse include as being involved?

Gastrointestinal

A client diagnosed with tuberculosis was prescribed antitubercular therapy but stopped after 1 month because of difficulty with the medication scheduling. As a result, secondary drugs are being prescribed. Which nursing diagnosis would the nurse identify?

Ineffective Self-Health Management

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving penicillin therapy. The client has been reporting diarrhea-like symptoms and the nurse suspects a bacterial superinfection. Which interventions would be most appropriate?

Inspect stools to confirm diarrhea.

A client who is hospitalized and receiving antiretroviral therapy has a nursing diagnosis of Risk for Injury related to weakness and dizziness. Which would be appropriate for the nurse to do?

Provide for frequent rest periods.

A nurse is caring for a client who receives an opioid antagonist through the IV route. The client is experiencing acute pain. Which would be important for the nurse to do when monitoring and managing the client's acute pain?

Review circumstances that led to the use of an opioid antagonist.

A nurse has administered an antibiotic intravenously to a client. The nurse observes signs of tenderness, pain, and redness at the needle site. Which should the nurse do immediately?

Stop the infusion and restart the IV in another vein.

A woman with an oral infection (candidiasis) reports discomfort while eating. The primary health care provider has prescribed an oral antifungal solution. Which instruction by the nurse would be appropriate?

Swish and hold the solution in the mouth for several seconds.

A nurse is observing a client who is prescribed an oral solution to treat oral thrush. The nurse determines that the client is using the solution properly when the client performs which actions?

Swishes and holds the solution in the mouth for several seconds, gargles, and then swallows the solution.

A client presents to the emergency department with symptoms of an acute opioid overdose. The primary health care provider orders naloxone for the client. Several minutes after administration, the client's respiratory depression and other symptoms have not changed. This is likely due to which mechanism?

The client is not experiencing an opioid overdose.

A client is prescribed acetaminophen on an outpatient basis to reduce an elevated body temperature. Which instruction should the nurse give to the client regarding the drug's use?

Urge the client to refrain from drinking alcohol.

After teaching a group of nursing students about the action of penicillins, the instructor determines that the teaching was effective when the students identify natural penicillins as exerting which type of effect on microorganisms?

bactericidal

When describing the action of fluoroquinolones to treat infection to a group of nursing students, which would the instructor include?

bactericidal

When assessing a client who is to receive celecoxib, a history of which disease process or condition would be important to assess?

cardiac disease

A nurse is reviewing information about anorexiants. The nurse would expect to find that most of these drugs are classified as which pregnancy category?

category X

A group of nursing students are reviewing information about the different cephalosporins. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which medication should be administered with food to increase the absorption?

cefuroxime

A nurse is reviewing a journal article about an NSAID that is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular thrombosis, myocardial infarction, and stroke. Which drug is the nurse is reading about?

celecoxib

Which NSAID appears to work by specifically inhibiting cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), without inhibiting cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1)?

celecoxib

A nursing instructor is describing the effects of CNS stimulants and their potential for addiction due to their euphoric sensations. The instructor determines that the discussion was successful when the students identify which substance as being involved with this pleasurable feeling?

dopamine

Which can be mixed in certain situations with an injectable local anesthetic to cause local vasoconstriction?

epinephrine

A client in the initial phase of tuberculosis treatment comes to the clinic with reports of a decrease in visual acuity and changes in color perception. The nurse expects to find which drug as being the cause of this reaction?

ethambutol

When administering a fluoroquinolone intravenously, the nurse should check the vital signs at which frequency?

every 4 hours

When fluoroquinolones are administered intravenously, the nurse would check the needle site and area around the needle site for extravasation at which frequency?

every hour

A group of nursing students are reviewing information about drugs used as preanesthetics. The students demonstrate understanding of the material when they identify which as an example of a cholinergic antagonist?

glycopyrrolate

After teaching a group of students about the indications for use for aminoglycosides, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which type of infection as a primary indication?

gram-negative infections

A client is taking an oral contraceptive and requires antifungal therapy. The nurse understands that which antifungal can lead to decreased effectiveness of the client's oral contraceptive?

griseofulvin

A nursing student is reading a journal article about highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). The nurse would expect to find which condition as being treated with this therapy?

human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

When describing how tetracyclines treat infection, which would the nurse incorporate into the description?

inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis

A group of nursing students are researching information about antiretroviral agents. They find information about a category of drugs that prevent enzymes from integrating HIV genetic material into the host cell's DNA. The students are reviewing information related to which agents?

integrase inhibitors

Which represents the mechanism of action of fluoroquinolones?

interference with the synthesis of bacterial DNA

A nursing instructor is preparing a teaching plan for a nursing pharmacology class on the action of fluoroquinolones. Which would the instructor include?

interfering with DNA synthesis in the bacterial cell

After teaching a group of students about fluoroquinolones, the instructor determines a need for additional teaching when the students identify which drug as being available in an ophthalmic form?

levofloxacin

A client comes to the emergency department. The client has a small wound that requires suturing. The nurse would anticipate which type of anesthesia?

local infiltration anesthesia

A nurse is reviewing the various anthelmintics. The nurse correctly identifies which drug as killing the parasites by blocking uptake of glucose by the helminth?

mebendazole

A group of nursing students are reviewing information about fluoroquinolones. The students demonstrate a need for additional review when they identify which as an example?

metronidazole

A client is prescribed piroxicam for osteoarthritis. The nurse would assess the client for which adverse reaction?

nausea

Preanesthetic drugs may not be given to clients of which age group due to the presence of medical disorders that are contraindicated to medications used in preanesthesia?

older adults

A client is prescribed topical anesthesia. The nurse would administer the anesthetic at which location?

on the surface of the skin

Which client would the nurse identify as being opioid naive?

one who does not routinely take opioids

Opioid antagonists may produce withdrawal symptoms in clients physically dependent on which substance?

opioids

A nurse is caring for an older adult client with tuberculosis. The client has been prescribed ethambutol. Which adverse reactions of ethambutol should the nurse assess for?

optic neuritis

The nurse is reviewing the medication history of a client who is prescribed penicillin therapy. Use of which medication would alert the nurse to the possibility of the client's increased risk for an anaphylactic reaction?

propranolol

A nurse is administering a drug that blocks the protease enzyme so new viral particles cannot mature. Which category of drugs is the nurse administering?

protease inhibitors

The primary health care provider prescribes ganciclovir for a client who is also using imipenem. The nurse would be alert for which increased risk?

seizures

A client is diagnosed with migraine headaches. Which class of medication would the nurse expect to be prescribed as treatment for the acute pain associated with migraine headaches?

selective serotonin agonists

A client is receiving fluoroquinolone therapy. Which would the nurse be most likely to report to the primary health care provider immediately when conducting an ongoing assessment of the client?

significant drop in blood pressure

A client is prescribed ciprofloxacin 500 mg PO twice a day. When would the nurse administer the drug?

twice daily PO, 2 hours after the meal

A group of nursing students are reviewing information about nonopioid analgesics. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which as a nonsalicylate analgesic?

tylenol

The primary health care provider orders a drug for a client. The nurse understands that this drug is not officially approved by the FDA for this condition. The nurse identifies this as which use?

unlabeled use

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is prescribed tetracycline. Which, if found being used by the client, would alert the nurse to the need for a decreased dosage of that drug?

warfarin

A client asks the nurse about herbal products that might provide the same effects as aspirin. Which would the nurse identify?

willow bark

A client is prescribed doxapram as part of the treatment plan. Which would be important for the nurse to do when caring for this client? Select all that apply.

-Avoid giving the client coffee, tea, and carbonated beverages., -Measure urinary intake and output., -Keep a suction machine nearby., -Palpate the bladder for distention.

A 67-year-old client with a history of chronic illness is receiving penicillin therapy. The client's age and health history indicate an increased susceptibility to pseudomembranous colitis. The nurse would be alert for which? Select all that apply.

-rectal bleeding, -bloody diarrhea

A nurse instructs the parents of a child or adolescent with influenza or chickenpox to avoid the use of aspirin because the drug is associated with which condition?

Reye syndrome

Administration of which class of medications can decrease secretions of the upper respiratory tract?

cholinergic antagonists

A nurse is preparing an in-service presentation for a group of nurses about antitubercular drugs. The nurse would identify which as a secondary drug to treat tuberculosis?

ciprofloxacin

A client with a gram-negative bacterial infection has been prescribed a fluoroquinolone. During the preadministration assessment, the nurse should ensure that which laboratory tests, if ordered, are obtained before the first dose of fluoroquinolones is administered to the client?

culture and sensitivity test

A client who is on long-term acetaminophen therapy has been taking etodolac for joint pain. The nurse would be alert to which effect would be likely to occur due to an interaction between the two drugs?

increased risk of renal impairment

A nurse is administering an antitubercular drug that exhibits bactericidal activity. Which drug will the nurse administer?

isoniazid

A client with tuberculosis is prescribed pyrazinamide. The nurse should assess and monitor the client for which adverse reaction?

myalgia

The primary health care provider prescribes flucytosine to treat a systemic fungal infection. The nurse would administer this drug by which route?

oral

A client is being administered salicylates for pain relief. The nurse should inform the client about which foods that are contraindicated during salicylate therapy?

prunes and raisins

A teenager is admitted to a health care facility for a fungal infection. It has been determined that the infection was present for a long time, but there was no treatment undertaken. The teenager now has a systemic fungal infection for which flucytosine is prescribed. Which would be important for the nurse to assess before beginning therapy?

weight

Which conditions would occur due to the administration of an opioid antagonist in a client who is physically dependent on opioids?

withdrawal symptoms

Daptomycin should be administered cautiously in clients taking which drugs? Select all that apply.

-atorvastatin, -warfarin

Because aminoglycosides are poorly absorbed from the GI tract, they are useful in treating which? Select all that apply.

-prevention of abdominal infection from bowel surgery -hepatic coma

A client has a sulfonamide allergy. Which would the nurse identify as being contraindicated?

celecoxib (Celebrex)

After teaching a group of nursing students about the indications for use of antibacterial drugs that disrupt the bacterial cell wall, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the group identifies which medications as commonly prescribed to a victim after a sexual assault for infection prophylaxis?

cephalosporin

A group of nursing students are reviewing information about macrolide agents. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which as an example?

clarithromycin

As part of the ongoing assessment of a client during administration of an opioid antagonist, the nurse would monitor the client's blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate at which frequency until the client responds?

every 5 minutes

A group of nursing students are reviewing information about the transmission of tuberculosis. The students demonstrate understanding when they state transmission occurs from person to person in which manner?

inhalation of infected aerosolized droplets

When a person is diagnosed with tuberculosis, the nurse prepares the family members to be treated prophylactically with which drug?

isoniazid

A nurse may be asked to administer which of the following drugs prior to a colonoscopy to help the client relax?

midazolam

A nurse working in an alcohol detoxification clinic would expect to use which medication to treat clients with alcohol dependence?

naltrexone

A nurse is conducting an in-service education program for a group of nurses. When describing the action of the various classes of penicillins, which class would the nurse identify as having the narrowest spectrum of activity?

natural penicillins

After teaching a group of nursing students about pain and pain assessment, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which factors? Select all that apply.

-Failure to assess pain is often a major factor in undertreating pain., -Pain experienced by one person is different from another.

A nurse is providing care for a client who is receiving an analeptic drug for respiratory depression. Which interventions would be appropriate? Select all that apply.

-Observing the client for adverse drug reactions., -Obtaining specimens for arterial blood gas analysis at ordered intervals., -Monitoring the level of consciousness.

A group of nursing students are reviewing information about antitubercular drugs. The students demonstrate understanding when they identify which as true about this therapy? Select all that apply.

-Render the client noninfectious to others., -Treat active cases of tuberculosis., -Prophylaxis to prevent the spread of tuberculosis.

Which ongoing assessments are the most appropriate interventions a nurse should perform for a client who is receiving salicylate therapy? Select all that apply.

-Reporting adverse reactions, such as prolonged bleeding., -Monitoring for a decrease in inflammation and mobility in the joints., -Documenting the severity, location, and intensity of the pain.

A nursing instructor is developing a teaching plan for class on retroviruses and how they are different from viruses. Which would the instructor include in the teaching plan? Select all that apply.

-Retroviruses contain an enzyme called reverse transcriptase., -Human immunodeficiency virus is an example of a retrovirus., -RNA is the primary component of the retrovirus instead of DNA.

The primary health care provider has prescribed quinine as a prophylaxis for malaria for an individual who is traveling to a tropical area. Which pieces of information should the nurse give to the client regarding the drug regimen? Select all that apply.

-Take the prescribed drug once a week., -Take the drug on the same day of the week, every week., -Start the dosage 1 week prior to leaving.

A nurse is teaching a client who has recently been prescribed linezolid about the drug. The nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the client states that they will avoid which substance? Select all that apply.

-aged cheese, -aspirin, -nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

A group of nursing students are reviewing information about how pain is classified. The group demonstrates understanding when they identify which type based on duration? Select all that apply.

-chronic, -acute

A group of nursing students are reviewing information about viral infections. They demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which as being caused by a virus? Select all that apply.

-common cold, -wart, -hepatitis C, -influenza

A client with an upper respiratory infection has been prescribed macrolides. Which changes during an ongoing assessment would lead the nurse to notify the health care provider? Select all that apply.

-decrease in blood pressure, -sudden increase in temperature, -increase in respiratory rate

A nurse is assessing a client's pain. Which situations would the nurse identify as suggestive of chronic pain? Select all that apply.

-fibromyalgia, -rheumatoid arthritis, -osteoarthritis

A client is admitted to the emergency department with suspect salicylism. The client's plasma salicylate level is 300 µg/mL. Which would the nurse expect to assess? Select all that apply.

-flushing, -thirst, -headache

A child has been receiving a CNS stimulant for long-term treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The nurse would be especially alert for which finding? Select all that apply.

-growth, -weight loss

A nurse is preparing a community teaching program about tuberculosis. When describing the individuals who are susceptible, which would the nurse include? Select all that apply.

-individuals with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), -individuals living in crowded conditions

A client is being treated for Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia with pentamidine. When developing the client's plan of care, the nurse understands that this drug can be administered by which route? Select all that apply.

-inhalation, -intravenously, -intramuscularly

Tendinitis has been reported with the use of fluoroquinolones. The nurse instructs the client to report any pain or soreness in which areas? Select all that apply.

-leg, -back of the heel, -shoulder

A group of nursing students are reviewing information about the different antiretroviral drugs. The students demonstrate understanding when they identify which as an example of an entry inhibitor? Select all that apply.

-maraviroc, -enfuvirtide

When assessing a client who is receiving an aminoglycoside, the nurse notifies the health care provider immediately if the client exhibits which sign or symptom? Select all that apply.

-muscle twitching or weakness, -tremors, -numbness or tingling of the skin, -circumoral paresthesia

While caring for a client who is prescribed an opioid antagonist for treatment of respiratory depression caused by opioid therapy, the nurse would assess the client for which adverse reactions? Select all that apply.

-nausea, -tachycardia, -tremors

Which represents a route of entry for viruses into the body? Select all that apply.

-needle stick, -ingestion, -inhalation, -insect bite

A client is prescribed mebendazole. The nurse reviews the client's medication history for possible drug interactions. Which would the nurse identify as lowering the levels of mebendazole? Select all that apply.

-phenytoin, -carbamazepine

A group of nursing students are reviewing the uses for fluoroquinolones. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which condition as a typical use? Select all that apply.

-pneumonia, -urinary tract infection, -sexually transmitted infections

A group of nurses are reviewing information about anesthetics. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which as a local anesthetic?

-prilocaine, -bupivacaine, -lidocaine

Which types of pain are classified as acute pain? Select all that apply.

-procedural pain, -postoperative pain

Active tuberculosis (TB) may be difficult to diagnose in clients infected with HIV because of their immune system deficiency. A nurse understands that which can be used to determine if an HIV client with a negative skin test has active TB? Select all that apply.

-sputum analyses, -physical examinations, -x-ray studies

A client is receiving a salicylate for fever reduction. The nurse would instruct the client to notify the primary health care provider if their fever continues past which time frame?

24 hours

A primary health care provider has prescribed 6000 mg of foscarnet per day to be administered intravenously. In the pharmacy, foscavir is available in a 500-mL IV piggyback. The strength of the drug in the solution is 24 mg/mL. How many milliliters of the solution should the nurse administer to the client in a day?

250 mL

A nurse is caring for an obese client with no identified comorbidities. Which body mass index (BMI) would be required for the use of a prescribed anorexiant?

31

In which clients are the use of cidofovir contraindicated?

clients with renal impairment

A nurse is administering a CNS stimulant to a client with narcolepsy. The nurse understands that this drug does not cause cardiac and other systemic stimulatory effects like other CNS stimulants. Which drug is the nurse administering?

modafinil