1. This medication order reads, “Give diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 50…
Question Answered step-by-step 1. This medication order reads, “Give diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 50… 1. This medication order reads, “Give diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 50 mg before beginning vancomycin to prevent Red Man Syndrome.” What is the nurses’ next step? A. Hold the medication until the prescriber makes rounds later that dayB. Give the medication earlyC. Call the prescriber to clarify the route of administrationD. Give the diphenhydramine intravenously since the vancomycin is intravenous 2. A client is receiving vancomycin intravenously over 30 minutes when you come on duty. The client is flushed and complaining of itching but otherwise is fine. What is the most appropriate response? A. Slow the transfusion down (to be given over at least 1 hour), call the emergency team, and complete appropriate documentationB. Slow the infusion down (to be given over at least 1 hour), check on the client frequently to see if he is doing better, and complete appropriate documentC. Stop the transfusion immediately, call the emergency team, and complete appropriate documentationD. Speed up the infusion to get all of the medication in, call the healthcare provider for medication to relieve itching, and complete appropriate documentation 3. A client reports having a sulfa allergy, which classification if ordered required further intervention by the nurse? A. LincosamidesB. LipopeptidesC. QuinolonesD. Sulfonamides 4. A client who was prescribed an antibiotic was informed by the healthcare provider that she has to stop breastfeeding her one-month-old baby. Which classification was most likely ordered? A. TetracyclineB. PenicillinC. MacrolideD. Cephalosporin 5. A client is receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy (HART) to treat infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Why is HAART therapy effective for HIV treatment? A. HAART treatment include two drugs that is selected to treat HIV.B. HAART treatment include a minimum of three drugs.C. HAART treatment include a single drug that is potent to treat HIV.D. HAART treatment include taking medications every other week. 6. A client is receiving the first dose of an antifungal, amphotericin B (Fungizone), intravenously (IV). Which action demonstrates priority actions for the client’s safety? A. Continue the medication until it is complete if the client has hives and a sudden cough as these are normal reactions.B. Monitor the client’s vital signs and assess for adverse reactionsC. Slow the infusion of amphotericin B when the client complains of nausea and chills.D. Call the prescriber and clarify the order as the client reported an allergy to Penicillin. 7. A client is taking gentamycin, an aminoglycoside, for a gram-negative infection. The client has begun complaining of feeling dizzy and losing his balance. You notice that he asks you to repeat what you said when you speak to him. What.concerns do you have? A. The client is experiencing nephrotoxicity from the gentamycin.B. The client is experiencing fluid depletion from the gentamycin.C. The client may fall and may have lost his hearing aid.D. The client is experiencing ototoxicity from the gentamycin. 8. A client reports an allergy to penicillin. The nurse calls the prescriber to clarify which order on the clients medication administration record? A. Bactrim(sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprin)B. Achromycin (panmycin)C. Keflex (cephalexin).D. Cipro (ciprofloxacin) 9. The nurse is providing client education to a client who is starting antibiotic therapy for a urinary tract infection. Which client statement demonstrates understanding of the client education? A. “If I miss a dose, I can double up on the next dose.”B. “I will take the pills until they are gone even if I start to feel better.”C. “I can stop taking the medication when I feel better.”D. “I can save any unused medications to use the next time I have a urinary tract infection.” Health Science Science Nursing NR 293 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)
