Reye’s syndrome, a potentially fatal illness associated with liver failure and encephalopathy is associated with the administration of which over-the-counter (OTC) medication?         A. acetaminophen (Tylenol)      B. ibuprofen (Motrin)      C. aspirin      D. brompheniramine/pseudoephedrine (Dimetapp)           Correct Answer: C. aspirin Virus-infected children who are given aspirin to manage pain, fever,… Read More »

Absorption, distribution, and excretion may be increased by which of the following diseases?         A. Hyperthyroidism      B. Renal insufficiency      C. Liver disease      D. Hypothyroidism           Correct Answer: A. Hyperthyroidism. Diseases that speed up metabolism, such as hyperthyroidism, will increase absorption, distribution, and elimination. Option B: It is clear that the… Read More »

A nurse is instructing a client regarding carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet) for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. The nurse tells the client which of the following indicates an overdose of the medication?         A. Difficulty performing a voluntary movement.      B. Increased blood pressure.      C. Decreased appetite.      D. Black tarry stools.          … Read More »

Which of the following statements is true about monotherapy for treatment of HIV disease?         A. It is the only FDA-approved treatment for HIV disease.      B. It is able to effectively destroy all viral particles of HIV.      C. It interferes with the replication of HIV virus without causing any side effects.      D.… Read More »

When administering codeine, the nurse should be aware that:         A. Codeine produces more sedation than other opiates.      B. Codeine causes diarrhea, so the client must take an additional drug to prevent this.      C. Codeine is very constipating.      D. Codeine is antitussive in high doses.           Correct Answer: C.… Read More »

Gold salt toxicity can be reversed using which medication?         A. Acetaminophen      B. Dimercaprol      C. Calcium salts      D. Hydroxocobalamin           Correct Answer: B. Dimercaprol Dimercaprol, a chelator, is used to treat arsenic, gold, or mercury poisoning. Option A: Acetaminophen is an analgesic/antipyretic. Option C: Calcium salt is the antidote for fluoride… Read More »

The client with acute myelocytic leukemia is being treated with busulfan (Myleran). The nurse specifically monitors which laboratory value while the client is taking this medication?         A. Serum calcium      B. Uric acid level      C. Prothrombin time      D. Platelet count           Correct Answer: B. Uric acid level Busulfan is… Read More »

Nurse Tyra is instructing a client receiving probenecid (Benemid), she should cover all of the following information except the need to:         A. Change in dietary habits.      B. Increase fluid intake.      C. Have frequent laboratory work done.      D. Recognize side effects.           Correct Answer: C. Have frequent laboratory work done. Side… Read More »

Tetracycline has been prescribed for a client with Chlamydia trachomatis infection. Select the side effect of the medication. Select all that apply.         A. Glossitis      B. Tremors      C. Urinary frequency      D. Discoloration of the nails      E. Photosensitivity      Correct Answer: A, D, & E Side effects of tetracycline include glossitis, discoloration… Read More »

Which of the following statements is true about combination therapy for the treatment of HIV disease?         A. It completely shuts off replication of HIV.      B. Is the only FDA-approved treatment for HIV disease.      C. It appears to cause a sustained benefit achieved by drug no. 1 preventing the emergence of resistance to… Read More »