Fluconazole (Diflucan) can be administered to a client with: A. Pneumococcal meningitis B. Oral thrush C. Cryptococcal meningitis D. Pneumococcal pneumonia Correct Answer: C. Cryptococcal meningitis Fluconazole (Diflucan) is a drug given for the treatment of cryptococcal meningitis. The combination of amphotericin B and flucytosine has proved… Read More »
During induction of anesthesia, the nurse notes the client becomes hyperactive and physically resists the treatment. The nurse concludes what interventions are needed? A. Anesthesia must be discontinued. B. An intravenous drug will be given to calm the client. C. Anesthesia must be continued. D. The surgery will need to be… Read More »
A nurse is analyzing the laboratory studies on a client receiving dantrolene sodium (Dantrium). Which of the following laboratory tests would identify an adverse effect associated with the use of the medication? A. Blood urea nitrogen B. Creatinine C. Liver function test D. Triglyceride Correct Answer: C.… Read More »
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a chemotherapy. Which of the following would be expected as a result of the massive cell destruction that occurred from the chemotherapy? A. Leukopenia B. Anemia C. Thrombocytopenia D. Hyperuricemia Correct Answer: D. Hyperuricemia. Increased levels of… Read More »
Which of the following laboratory tests should be monitored when a client is receiving azathioprine? A. CBC B. BUN C. Electrolytes D. Sedimentation rate Correct Answer: A. CBC CBC will identify leukopenia, a common side effect. Complete blood count (CBC) and liver function test (LFT) monitoring weekly… Read More »
A client is recently diagnosed with HIV and highly antiretroviral therapy is started. After the first week of therapy, the patient complains of headaches, dizziness, and nightmares. Which one of the following antiretroviral drugs is most likely associated with these symptoms? A. Lamivudine B. Efavirenz C. Tenofovir D. Saquinavir … Read More »
When administering amphotericin B, which of the following must be used? A. A brown bag to protect the infusion from the light B. A diluent of 5% dextrose with no preservatives C. A diluent of normal saline with alcohol D. A micron filter of above 1 micron … Read More »
The nurse receives the client in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) following a procedure requiring general anesthesia. The most important assessment made by the nurse relates to the client’s: A. Level of consciousness. B. Pain. C. Vital signs. D. Respiratory status. Correct Answer: D. Respiratory status. General anesthesia causes… Read More »
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride (Flexeril) for the treatment of muscle spasm. Which of the following medical conditions is contraindicated with the use of the medication? A. Diabetes Mellitus B. Angle-closure glaucoma C. Emphysema D. Urinary tract infection Correct Answer:… Read More »
Mitomycin (Mutamycin) is prescribed to a client with colorectal cancer. All of which are the routes of administration, except? A. Oral B. Intravenous C. Intravesical D. Intraarterial Correct Answer: A. Oral Mitomycin (Mutamycin) is an antitumor antibiotic used in the treatment of anal, bladder, breast, cervical, colorectal, head… Read More »