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NURS 504 Exam 5 Questions And Answers Latest Update
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NURS 504 Exam 5 Questions And Answers
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The use of ciprofloxacin is contraindicated in pregnancy. ANS✔✔ A 30-year-
old woman who is in the first trimester of pregnancy has presented to her
primary care provider with a 4-day history of a reddened, itchy left eye that
is crusted with purulent exudate. The clinician suspects a bacterial, rather
than viral, etiology. How will the client's pregnancy affect the potential use
of ciprofloxacin to treat her conjunctivitis?
Ciprofloxacin is safe to use in pregnancy and the client may use to same
dose and route as a nonpregnant client. The use of ciprofloxacin is
contraindicated in pregnancy. It is safe for the client to use topical
ciprofloxacin but the oral route is potential teratogenic. The client will
require a lower dose and longer course of ciprofloxacin than a nonpregnant,
adult client.
interference with bacterial reproduction. ANS✔✔ A 66-year-old woman with
a history of recurrent urinary tract infections has been admitted to the
hospital with a diagnosis of pyelonephritis. The client began treatment 36
hours ago with intravenous gentamicin and is being monitored closely. The
nurse is aware that the therapeutic effect of the client's drug regimen is
primarily a result of:
alterations in the osmolarity of bacterial cytoplasm. lysis of the bacterial
cell walls. interference with bacterial reproduction. enhancement of the
client's immune function.
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Serum BUN and creatinine levels ANS✔✔ A client is receiving a
cephalosporin and an aminoglycoside as combination therapy. What
assessment should the nurse prioritize?
Serum BUN and creatinine levels Coagulation studies Signs of disulfiram-
like reaction Complete blood count
Monitoring blood creatinine levels. ANS✔✔ A 75-year-old patient with a
history of renal impairment is admitted to the primary health care center
with a UTI and has been prescribed a cephalosporin. Which of the following
interventions is most important for the nurse to perform when caring for this
patient?
Monitoring fluid intake. Monitoring blood creatinine levels. Testing for occult
blood. Testing for increased glucose levels.
the number of available effective drugs for serious or antibiotic-resistant
infections. ANS✔✔ Inappropriate use of antibiotics does all of the following
except increase:
adverse drug effects. health care costs. the number of available effective
drugs for serious or antibiotic-resistant infections. infections with drug-
resistant microorganisms.
Penicillin G is inactivated by gastric acid, therefore it is only given IM or IV.
ANS✔✔ Your client is being treated for streptococcal pharyngitis and is NPO.
Her health care provider has ordered Penicillin G to be given IM. She wants
to know why she cannot take her medications via an oral route. Your best
response is:
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