Quiz 1

Antivirals are used to treat infections caused by viruses. In particular, acyclovir is useful to treat which infection? A. Influenza B. Hepatitis A C. Herpes zoster/Herpes simplex D. RSV

C. Herpes zoster/Herpes simplex

Sensitivity testing of culture shows A. The patient's potential for allergic reaction to a drug B. An immune reaction to the infecting organism C. Drugs that are capable of controlling that microorganism D. The offending microorgansim

C. Drugs that are capable of controlling that microorganism

A patient with chronic hepatitis B (HBV) infection is scheduled to begin a new treatment regimen that will include adefovir dipivoxil. What assessments should be prioritized before the initiation of thus drug treatment? A. Liver function testing and HIV testing B. Complete blood count and prothrombin time (PT) C. Cardiac stress test and blood cultures D. Pulmonary function testing and echocardiogram

A. Liver function testing and HIV testing

The nurse explains why viruses are so difficult to treat when making what statement? A. Viruses are contained inside the human cells and can not be destroyed without destroying the cell. B. Release of interferons by the hot cell makes the virus replicate more quickly allowing the virus to spread. C. Drugs exist to treat all viral infections but they carry serious adverse effects and the benefit often does not outweigh the risk D. Individual antiviral drugs are often effective in treating many viruses because one virus in a category behaves like others in the same category.

A. Viruses are contained inside the human cells and can not be destroyed without destroying the cell.

A client has presented to the campus medical clinic reporting vaginal itching and burning accompanied by yellowish discharge. The client is diagnosed with trichomoniasis and prescribes metroidazole 250 mg PO t.i.d. What health education should the nurse provide? A. Limit intake of high-potassium foods while taking metronidoazole. B. Avoid drinking alcohol until treatment is complete. C. Avoid sunlight, or wear effective sunscreen, during treatment. D. Avoid grapefruit juice until at least 48 hours after treatment is complete.

B. Avoid drinking alcohol until treatment is complete.

Treatment of respiratory tract infections, skin infections, urinary tract infections (UTI), otitis media, typhoid fever, and anthrax exposure is A. Piperacillin-tazobactam (Zosyn) B. Cephalexin (Keflex) C. Doxycycline (Doryx, Vibramycin) D. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)

B. Cephalexin (Keflex)

A 42-year-old woman with systemic fungal infection is admitted to the hospital. The nurse practitioner prescribes ketoconazole. The nurse preparing to administer medication understands that azole antifungals require caution under certain conditions. To which patient would the nurse be especially cautious about administering the drug? A. Client with hypertension B. Client with hepatic dysfuction C. Client with cardiac issues D. Client with ocular dysfunction

B. Client with hepatic dysfunction

The nurse is preparing to administer linezolid (Zyvox) to a client. The nurse knows that this drug used in the treatment of which disorders? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) A. Influenza (Avian flu) B. Methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) C. Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) D. Gonorrhea in a client allergic to penicillin

B. Methicillin-resistant S.aureus (MRSA) C. Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE)

**(The nurse is administering vancomycin to a client and will monitor the client for adverse effects related to which body systems? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) A. Eyesight B. Renal C.Neurology D. Hepatic

B. Renal D. Hepatic

The nurse is caring for a 92-year-old client who has a fungal infection. The client's plan of care should NOT likely include what actions related to the administration of antifungal medications? A. Lower doses than younger adult clients B. Shorter course of treatment than younger clients. C. Frequent testing of liver function D. Frequent monitoring of health status

B. Shorter course of treatment than younger clients (for older clients its a longer course and increased dose)

A client with viral pneumonia asks when antibiotic medications will be prescribed. Which response will the nurse make to the client? A. "The exact antibiotic has not yet been determined from your sputum sample" B. "The medication has to be obtained from another pharmacy" C. Antibiotics are not used to treat viral infections D. "The provider is determining which would be the best for you"

C. Antibiotics are not used to treat viral infections.

Treatment and/or prevention of uncomplicated influenza (avian flu) patients who are symptomatic for less than 2 days is... A. Ganciclovir (Cytovene) B. Rimantadine (Flumadine) C. Oseltamivir (Tamifu) D. Emtricitabine (Emtriva)

C. Oseltamivir (Tamiflu)

A nurse monitoring a client taking penicillin should be aware of the common GI tract adverse reactions, including which of the following? A. Stomatitis B. Gastritis C. Diarrhea D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Infections caused by protozoa are relatively rare in the United States, but with people traveling throughout the world in increasing numbers, it is not usual for a person to return home from traveling with a fully developed protozoal infection. What are some areas where protozoa infections are prevalent? A. South America B. Africa C. Asia D. All of the above

D. All of the above

An elderly client is admitted to the medical floor with fever, body aches and cough. What virus should the nurse suspect this client to have? A. Herpes zoster B. CMV C. Herpes simplex D. Influenza

D. Influenza

**While calculating the drug dose of antiviral medications for children who have AIDS, a pediatric nurse uses what? A. The viral complications B. The child's age C. The severity of the virus D. The child's weight

D. The child's weight