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What signs and symptoms does the A. Lethargy
nurse anticipate to find in a patient D. Night sweats
diagnosed with tuberculosis? Select E. Low-grade fever
all that apply.
A. Lethargy
B. Dyspnea
C. Weight gain
D. Night sweats
E. Low-grade fever
,The nurse is caring for a patient who B. Sitting in tripod position
was admitted with pneumonia. Which
position assumed by the patient
leads the nurse to suspect that the
patient is developing hypoxia?
A. Side-lying
B. Sitting in tripod position
C. Prone with head of bed at 30°
angle
D. Supine with head of bed at 45°
angle
Which virus is a strain of the bird flu? D. H5N1
A. H1N7
B. H1N1
C. H1N5
D. H5N1
What is the most important C. "Take the medication exactly as prescribed."
information for the nurse to convey
to a patient who is beginning
pharmacological therapy for the
treatment of tuberculosis to ensure
suppression of the disease?
A. "Eat a diet rich in Vitamin K."
B. "Do not drink alcoholic
beverages."
C. "Take the medication exactly as
prescribed."
D. "Contact the health care provider
if you become ill."
,What education will be provided for D. Everyone must undergo tuberculosis testing.
the family of a patient being treated
for tuberculosis convalescing at
home?
A. Use airborne precautions.
B. Place used tissues in a trash can.
C. Cover your mouth and nose when
sneezing.
D. Everyone must undergo
tuberculosis testing.
A patient who has begun standard A. Normal drug side effects of rifampin
multidrug treatment for tuberculosis
(TB) reports orange-tinged sputum
and urine. The nurse tells the patient
that this symptom represents which
response to the treatment regimen?
A. Normal drug side effects of
rifampin
B. Hemolysis and a potential for
anemia
C. Drug resistance with spread of
infection
D. Hepatotoxicity caused by drinking
alcohol
, A patient is about to begin drug A. "Do not drink alcohol."
therapy for the treatment of
tuberculosis (TB). What information is
most important for the nurse to give
to this patient prior to the start of
therapy?
A. "Do not drink alcohol."
B. "Eat foods high in carbohydrates."
C. "Take medications in the morning."
D. "Limit ingestion of orange or
grapefruit juice."
A patient with pneumonia has A. Encourage an intake of 2 liters of fluid per day.
difficulty clearing secretions in his
airway, which are quite thick. Which
nursing intervention does the nurse
include in this patient's plan of care?
A. Encourage an intake of 2 liters of
fluid per day.
B. Help the patient to ambulate
several times daily.
C. Give intravenous antibiotics as
ordered by the provider.
D. Administer pain medications on
schedule to provide comfort.