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Nurs 166 Exam 4 quizzes
A patient has a urinary tract infection. The nurse knows that which class of drugs
is especially useful for such infections?
A. Macrolides
B. Carbapenems
C. Sulfonamides
D. Tetracyclines Answer: C. Sulfonamides
During drug therapy for pneumonia, a female patient develops a vaginal
superinfection. The nurse explains that this infection is caused by:
A. large doses of antibiotics that kill normal flora.
B. the infection spreading from her lungs to the new site of infection.
C. resistance of the pneumonia-causing bacteria to the drugs.
D. an allergic reaction to the antibiotics. Answer: A. large doses of antibiotics
that kill normal flora.
A 79-year-old patient is receiving ciprofloxin a quinolone as treatment for a
complicated incision infection. The nurse will monitor for which adverse effect
that is associated with these drugs?
A. Neuralgia
B. Double vision
C. Hypotension
D. Tendonitis and tendon rupture Answer: D. Tendonitis and tendon rupture
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The nurse is administering intravenous vancomycin (Vancocin) to a patient who
has had gastrointestinal surgery. Which nursing measures are appropriate?
(Select all that apply.)
A. Monitoring serum creatinine levels
B. Restricting fluids while the patient is on this medication
C. Warning the patient that a flushed feeling or facial itching may occur
D. Instructing the patient to report dizziness or a feeling of fullness in the ears
Answer: A. Monitoring serum creatinine levels
C. Warning the patient that a flushed feeling or facial itching may occur
D. Instructing the patient to report dizziness or a feeling of fullness in the ears
A patient who has been taking isoniazid (INH) has a new prescription for
pyridoxine(Vitamin B6). She is wondering why she needs this medication. The
nurse explains that pyridoxine is often given concurrently with the isoniazid to
prevent which condition?
A. Hair loss
B. Renal failure
C. Peripheral neuropathy
D. Heart failure Answer: C. Peripheral neuropathy
A patient who is allergic to penicillin is at increased risk for an allergy to which
drug?
A. tetracycline
B. cephalexin
C. gentamicin
D. erythromycin Answer: B. cephalexin
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A patient with a known heart condition is scheduled to have dental surgery and is
prescribed antibiotics before the dental surgery. What type of therapy is this
considered?
A. Empiric therapy
B. Definitive therapy
C. Prophylactic therapy
D. Supportive therapy Answer: C. Prophylactic therapy
A teenage patient is taking tetracycline for severe acne. What education should
be included?
A. Use sunscreen or avoid exposure to sunlight.
B. Take this medication with food
C. Stop this medication when the acne is better
D. Take this medication with antacids Answer: A. Use sunscreen or avoid
exposure to sunlight.
During drug therapy with a tetracycline antibiotic, a patient complains of some
nausea and decreased appetite. Which statement is the nurse's best advice to the
patient?
A. Take it with cheese and crackers or yogurt."
B. "Take each dose with a glass of milk."
C. "Take an antacid with each dose as needed."
D. "Drink a full glass of water with each dose." Answer: D. "Drink a full glass
of water with each dose."
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Which statement, if made by a patient with HIV infection, demonstrates a need
for continued patient teaching?
A. "I will change my position slowly to prevent dizziness and potential injury."
B. "I must take these medications exactly as prescribed for the rest of my life."
C. "I don't need to use condoms as long as I take my medication as prescribed."
D. "I should remain upright for 30 minutes after taking my zidovudine." Answer:
C. "I don't need to use condoms as long as I take my medication as prescribed."
A patient is prescribed bacitracin topical ointment. What does the nurse suspect
as the possible diagnosis based on the medication prescribed?
A. Fungal infection
B. Bacterial infection
C. Parasitic infection
D. Viral infection Answer: B. Bacterial infection
At the time of birth, infants are often treated with erythromycin eye ointment as
prophylactic treatment against what possible organism?
A. Aspergillus fumigatus
B. Candida albicans
C. Neisseria gonorrhoeae
D. Malassezia furfur Answer: C. Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Which statement, made by a patient, indicates the need for further patient
teaching regarding proper administration of eyedrops?
A. "I will put pressure on the inside corner of my eye after I administer the drops."
B. "I will be careful not to touch my eye with the dropper."
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