Some examples from this set of practice questions
1.
A nurse is planning patient teaching about a newly prescribed drug. What is a priority teaching point in nurse to improve compliance and safety?
Answer: Measures to alleviate any discomfort associated with adverse effects
2.
A patient presents at the clinic complaining of vaginal itching and a clear discharge. The patient report that she has been taking an oral antibiotic for 10 days. The nurse is aware that the patient is experie
Answer: Superinfections often occur with antibiotic use because the drug kills normal bacterial flora. This is not levels of the antibiotic, but rather an effect of the medication that has killed normal flora, which it is de Vaginal itching and a clear discharge are not considered adverse effects of an antibiotic. An overdose Damages more than one body systems is considered drug poisoning.
3.
A 42-year-old male patient is brought to the emergency department by ambulance. The patient is in dist suspects an anaphylactic reaction resulting from taking oral penicillin. What assessment findings are making this diagnosis?
Answer: An anaphylactic reaction is an immune reaction that causes a massive release of histamine, which res and swelling that can lead to respiratory distress and increased blood pressure. A decreased hem decreased urine output suggests a cytotoxic reaction. An increased temperature and swollen joints c serum sickness. Profuse sweating and decreased blood pressure may indicate cardiac-related
4.
A patient with seasonal allergies is taking an antihistamine to relieve itchy, watery eyes, and a runny planning teaching for this patient, the nurse would include what teaching point?
Answer: An adverse effect of antihistamines is drowsiness, so that injury to the patient or others can occur i operating machinery. An increase in fluids would be indicated to help keep nasal membranes moist. It dreams to occur when taking medication and it is not necessary to report them. Dietary fat should not in drug metabolism of antihistamines.
5.
A nurse is providing teaching to a group of patients who are beginning drug therapy for acquired imm syndrome (AIDS). What should be included in her instructions to the group?
Answer: Poisoning resulting from overdosage can lead to the potential for fatal reactions when more than one b affected. Liver, not kidney, injury can be caused by the first-pass effect and can cause the skin to ha appearance. Most drugs are metabolized in the liver but liver damage causes jaundice, manifested as a the skin and sclera. Dark red papules appearing on limbs are characteristic of Stevens-Johnson sy potentially fatal erythema multiforme exudativum, which should be reported but is not due to liver
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