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ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK 250 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES|ALREADY GRADED A+ A nurse is ordered to draw blood levels for a person receiving an antibiotic. The nurse is aware that peaks$24.49
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ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK 250 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES|ALREADY GRADED A+ A nurse is ordered to draw blood levels for a person receiving an antibiotic. The nurse is aware that peaks
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ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY
ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM
ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK 250 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES|ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse is ordered to draw blood levels for a person receiving an antibiotic. The nurse is aware that
peaks and troughs of serum antibiotic levels are mon...
ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM
20232024 ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK 250 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES|ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse is ordered to draw blood levels for a person receiving an antibiotic. The nurse is aware that
peaks and troughs of serum antibiotic levels are monitored for drugs with a: - answer-narrow
therapeutic index.
A client's medication warrants peak and trough levels to be drawn. The nurse is aware that if the peak
level of the drug is too high, what could occur? - answer-Drug toxicity
Drug concentration is important for the eradication of bacterial infection. It is desired to keep the drug
dose: - answer-Above minimum effective concentration
With continuous use of antibiotics, antibiotic resistance result because: - answer-mutant bacteria are
surviving antibiotic use
client with otitis media is ordered to receive amoxicillin (Amoxil). The client discloses to the nurse that
she is allergic to penicillin. What is the highest priority action on the part of the nurse? - answer-Notify
healthcare
A client has relayed instructions from a physician regarding an allergy to a type of antibiotic therapy. The
nurse would question which instruction - answer-Restrict fluids when taking the antibiotic
When antibacterials are prescribed for the treatment of an infection and a culture is ordered, what
should happen next? - answer-culture should be taken before the initial dose of the antibiotic
A client at an outpatient clinic is ordered to receive ampicillin (Omnipen) for an infection. Which nursing
intervention related to penicillins would the nurse question? - answer-Instruct client to discontinue
penicillin when temperature is normal.
Most beta-lactam antibiotics are excreted through the kidneys. The nurse should assess the client's
renal function by monitoring which levels? - answer-Blood urea nitrogen and serum creatinine
,A client is ordered to receive a cephalosporin to treat a bacterial infection. Regarding monitoring of the
client, the highest priority action on the part of the nurse includes assessing the client for which side
effects? - answer-Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea
A client has been receiving a cephalosporin for 20 days to treat a severe bacterial infection. The client
complains of mouth pain, and the nurse assesses white patches in the client's mouth. What is the
highest priority action on the part of the nurse? - answer-Notify the physician and describe symptoms
A client who reports an allergy to penicillin is ordered to receive cephalexin (Keflex). The correct action
for the nurse is to: - answer-administer the medication and carefully observe for allergic reaction.
The client has been ordered treatment with Cefaclor as well as erythromycin. The nurse anticipates
what effect from the interaction of the medications? - answer-Decreased action of Cefaclor
The client has been ordered Cefazolin. The nurse anticipates an increase in the client's _____ from this
medication? - answer-BUN and serum creatinine
The client has been ordered to be treated with amoxicillin. The highest priority instruction that the
nurse should give the client related to diet while on the medication is to avoid: - answer-Acidic fruits and
juices
The client has been ordered treatment with Wycillin. The nurse notes that the solution is milky in color.
What is the highest priority action on the part of the nurse? - answer-Administer the medication as
ordered by the physician
The client has been ordered treatment with Amoxil. The client reports to the nurse that she has
developed symptoms of vaginitis. The highest priority action on the part of the nurse is to recognize this
as: - answer-Evidence of development of a superinfection
When choosing a topical corticosteroid cream to treat diaper dermatitis, the ideal medication would be:
- answer-A low potency corticosteroid cream applied sparingly (hydrocortisone 1%)
, Topical immunomodulators such as pimecrolimus (Elidel) or tacrolimus (Protopic) are used for: - answer-
Short term or intermittent treatment of atopic dermatitis
Long-term treatment of moderate atopic dermatitis includes: - answer-Topical corticosteroids and
emollients
Severe contact dermatitis caused by poison ivy or poison oak exposure often requires treatment with: -
answer-Oral corticosteroids for 2 -3 weeks
When a patient has contact dermatitis, wet dressings with Domeboro solution are used for: - answer-
Relief inflammation
opical corticosteroids are used to treat several disorders. Topical corticosteroids are contraindicated for
treatment of which of the following conditions? - answer-Rosacea
A topical corticosteroid may be used to treat facial eczema. What instruction must be given to a patient
for whom a topical corticosteroid is prescribed for treatment of facial eczema? - answer-Be careful not
to get any of the medications in your eyes
Group I topical corticosteroids may cause adverse reactions. A patient who is being treated with a group
I topical corticosteroid must be closely monitored for - answer-HPA supression
Treatment with gentamicin (Garamycin) may present disadvantages for the patient. A renal patient's use
of the drug may lead to - answer-ototoxicity
The topical antiviral drug acyclovir (Zovirax) is used to treat several different conditions. Which of the
following conditions is an unlabeled use for acyclovir (Zovirax)? - answer-Herpes labialis
indane (Kwell, Scabene) is used to treat several different disorders. For which disorder is the use of
lindane (Kwell, Scabene) contraindicated? - answer-Seizures
Scabies treatment for a 4-year-old child includes a prescription for: - answer-Permethrin 5% applied
from the neck down
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