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PHARMACOLOGY TEST BANK BACK OF BOOK QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE SOLUTIONS A patient is scheduled for colorectal surgery tomorrow. His WBC count is normal, he has no fever, and he is otherwise in good health. However, there is an order to administer an antibiotic on call just before he goes to surge...

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PHARMACOLOGY TEST BANK BACK
OF BOOK QUESTIONS AND
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

A patient is scheduled for colorectal surgery tomorrow. His WBC count is normal, he has no fever, and he

is otherwise in good health. However, there is an order to administer an antibiotic on call just before he

goes to surgery. The nurse knows that the rationale for this antibiotic order is which of these?




a) To provide empiric therapy




b) To provide prophylactic therapy




c) To treat for a superinfection




d) To reduce the number of resistant organisms - Answer✔✔-b) To provide prophylactic therapy


A teenage patient is taking a tetracycline drug as part of treatment for severe acne. When the nurse

teaches this patient about drug-related precautions, which is the most important information to convey?




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a) When the acne clears up, the medication may be discontinued.




b) This medication needs to be taken with antacids to reduce GI upset.




c) The patient needs to use sunscreen or avoid exposure to sunlight, because this drug may cause

photosensitivity.




d) The teeth should be observed closely for signs of mottling or other color changes. - Answer✔✔-c) The

patient needs to use sunscreen or avoid exposure to sunlight, because this drug may cause

photosensitivity.


A newly admitted patient reports a penicillin allergy. The prescriber has ordered a second-generation

cephalosporin as part of the therapy. Which nursing action is appropriate?




a) Call the prescriber to clarify the order because of the patient's allergy.




b) Give the medication, and monitor for adverse effects.




c) Ask the pharmacy to change the order to a first-generation cephalosporin.




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d) Administer the drug with a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug to reduce adverse effects. -

Answer✔✔-a) Call the prescriber to clarify the order because of the patient's allergy.


During patient education regarding an oral macrolide such as erythromycin, the nurse will include which

information?




a) If GI upset occurs, the drug will have to be stopped.




b) The drug needs to be taken with an antacid to avoid GI problems.




c) The patient needs to take each dose with a sip of water.




d) The patient may take the drug with a small snack to reduce GI irritation.




e) Use another form of birth control if patient is taking oral contraceptives. - Answer✔✔-d) The patient

may take the drug with a small snack to reduce GI irritation.




e) Use another form of birth control if patient is taking oral contraceptives.




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