BNUR 498 Questions With Complete Solutions

The nurse notes an order for the patient to receive an IV dose of methlyprednisone prior to administration of basiliximab. The nurse understands the rationale for this therapy is: A. Decreased pain at infusion site B. Enhanced supression of the immune system C. Prevention of cytokine release syndrome correct answer: C. A patient who had a kidney transplant is receiving cyclosporine orally in maintenance doses. What action would decrease the potency of this medication? A. Taking it with orange juice B. Taking it with orange juice C. Using a styrofoam container to administer it D. Mixing it with chocolate milk correct answer: C. Which potential problem is of most concern for a patient recieivng immunosuppresant drugs? A. Orthostatic hypotension B. Increased suscpectibility to infections C. Neurotoxicity D. Confusion correct answer: B. A patient is being discharged on cyclosporine therapy. Which statement by the patient indicates that more teaching is needed? A. "I will take the cyclosporine tablet with water" B. "I will take the cyclosporine tablet with milk." C. "I will take the cyclosporine tablet with grapefruit juice" D. "I will take the cyclosporine tablet with apple juice" correct answer: C. The nurse is administering medciations. One patient has an order for aspirin 81mg by mouth daily, and another patietn has an order for aspirin 650mg Q4-6 times daily. The nurse understands that the indication for the 81mg of aspirin once daily is: A. Pain management B. Fever reduction C. Treatment of osteoarthritis D. Thrombprevention correct answer: D. A hospitalized patient has an order for Ketorolac (Toradol). The nurse notes that the order is only for 5 days. What is the reason for this? A. The patient's pain should subside by that time B. There are concerns about addication to the drug C. The medication can cause severe kidney and GI effects D. The medication loses effectiveness over time correct answer: C. An 82 year old patient has been taking Ibuprofen/Motrin 3200mg divided three times daily as treatment for arthritis. The patient has had no other health problems. What i