RN PHARMACOLOGY LATEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM |
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A 12-month-old child just received the first measles, mumps,
and rubella (mmR) vaccine. For which of the following possible
reactions to this vaccine should the nurse teach the parents to
monitor? (Select all that apply.)
A.Rash
B.Swollen glands
C.Bruising
D. headache
E.Inconsolable crying Correct Answer A. A rash and fever can
develop in children 1 to 2 weeks following
mmR immunization.
B. Swollen glands can develop in children 1 to 2 weeks
following
mmR immunization.
C. A temporary low platelet count, causing bruising or bleeding,
can occur occasionally following
mmR immunization
,A charge nurse is planning a staff education session to discuss
medications used during the care of a client experiencing
alcohol withdrawal. Which of the
following medications should the charge nurse include in the
discussion? (Select all that apply.)
A.Lorazepam
B.Diazepam
C.Disulfiram
D.Naltrexone
E.Acamprosate Correct Answer A. Lorazepam is a
benzodiazepine used during alcohol
withdrawal to decrease anxiety and reduce the risk for seizures.
B. Diazepam is a benzodiazepine used during alcohol
withdrawal to decrease anxiety and reduce the risk for seizure
A charge nurse is teaching a group of nurses about the
importance of
prophylactic antimicrobial therapy. Which of the following
information
should the charge nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that
apply.)
A.Administer prophylactic
antimicrobial therapy to clients who report exposure to a
sexually transmitted infection.
,B.Administer prophylactic antimicrobial therapy to
clients who are having
orthopedic surgery.
C.Instruct clients who have a prosthetic heart valve about the
need for prophylactic
antimicrobial therapy
before dental work.
D.Consult the provider for
prophylactic antimicrobial
therapy for clients who
have recurrent urinary
tract infections.
E.Instruct clients to request
prophylactic antimicrobial
therapy immediately
when they have an upper
respiratory infection Correct Answer A. Clients who suspect
exposure to a sexually transmitted infection require prophylactic
antimicrobial therapy to prevent an infection.
B. Clients who are having orthopedic surgery require
prophylactic antimicrobial therapy to prevent an infection.
C. Clients who are having dental work and have a prosthetic
heart valve should receive prophylactic
antimicrobial therapy to prevent an infection.
, D. Clients who have recurrent urinary tract infections should
receive prophylactic antimicrobial therapy to prevent an
infection
A nurse assessing a client's IV catheter insertion site notes a
hematoma. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take? (Select all that apply.)
A.Stop the infusion.
B.Apply alcohol to the
insertion site.
C.Apply warm compresses
to the insertion site
D.Elevate the client's arm.
E.Obtain a specimen for
culture at the insertion site Correct Answer C. Warm
compresses can help promote healing of a hematoma.
D. Elevation of the arm helps reduce edema, which can cause
pressure and pain and additional bleeding in the area of the
hematoma.
A nurse at a provider's office is preparing to administer RV,
DTaP,
hib, PCV13, and IPV immunizations to a 4-month-old infant.
Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
(Select all that apply.)
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