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TEST BANK FOR Pharmacology and the
Nursing Process 10th Edition by Linda
Lane Lilley, Shelly Rainforth Collins &
Julie S. Snyder , ISBN: 9780323827973
Chapter 1-58 |All Chapters Verified|
Answers with Rationales , Guide A+
When reviewing the allergy history of a patient, the nurse notes
that the patient is allergic to penicillin. Based on this finding, the
nurse would question an order for which class of antibiotics?
a. Tetracyclines
b. Sulfonamides
c.Cephalosporins
d.Quinolones
- correct answer✅-c
The nurse is providing teaching to a patient taking an oral
tetracycline antibiotic. Which statement by the nurse is correct?
a."Avoid direct sunlight and tanning beds while on this
medication."
b."Milk and cheese products result in increased levels of
tetracycline."
c."Antacids taken with the medication help to reduce
gastrointestinal distress."
d."Take the medication until you are feeling better."
- correct answer✅-A
When reviewing the medication orders for a patient who is
taking penicillin, the nurse notes that the patient is also taking
the oral anticoagulant warfarin (Coumadin). What possible
effect may occur as the result of an interaction between these
drugs?
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a.The penicillin will cause an enhanced anticoagulant effect of
the warfarin.
b.The penicillin will cause the anticoagulant effect of the
warfarin to decrease.
c.The warfarin will reduce the anti-infective action of the
penicillin.
d.The warfarin will increase the effectiveness of the penicillin.
- correct answer✅-A
A patient is receiving his third intravenous dose of a penicillin
drug. He calls the nurse to report that he is feeling "anxious"
and is having trouble breathing. What will the nurse do first?
a.Notify the prescriber.
b.Take the patient's vital signs.
c.Stop the antibiotic infusion.
d.Check for allergies.
- correct answer✅-C
A patient is admitted with a fever of 102.8° F (39.3° C), origin
unknown. Assessment reveals cloudy, foul-smelling urine that
is dark amber in color. Orders have just been written to obtain
stat urine and blood cultures and to administer an antibiotic
intravenously. The nurse will complete these orders in which
sequence?
a.Blood culture, antibiotic dose, urine culture
b.Urine culture, antibiotic dose, blood culture
c.Antibiotic dose, blood and urine cultures
d.Blood and urine cultures, antibiotic dose - correct answer✅-D
During drug therapy with a tetracycline antibiotic, a patient
complains of some nausea and decreased appetite. Which
statement is the nurse's best advice to the patient?
a."Take it with cheese and crackers or yogurt."
b."Take each dose with a glass of milk."
c."Take an antacid with each dose as needed."
d."Drink a full glass of water with each dose."
- correct answer✅-D
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TEST BANK FOR Pharmacology and the
Nursing Process 10th Edition by Linda
Lane Lilley, Shelly Rainforth Collins &
Julie S. Snyder , ISBN: 9780323827973
Chapter 1-58 |All Chapters Verified|
Answers with Rationales , Guide A+
When reviewing the allergy history of a patient, the nurse notes
that the patient is allergic to penicillin. Based on this finding, the
nurse would question an order for which class of antibiotics?
a. Tetracyclines
b. Sulfonamides
c.Cephalosporins
d.Quinolones
- correct answer✅-c
The nurse is providing teaching to a patient taking an oral
tetracycline antibiotic. Which statement by the nurse is correct?
a."Avoid direct sunlight and tanning beds while on this
medication."
b."Milk and cheese products result in increased levels of
tetracycline."
c."Antacids taken with the medication help to reduce
gastrointestinal distress."
d."Take the medication until you are feeling better."
- correct answer✅-A
When reviewing the medication orders for a patient who is
taking penicillin, the nurse notes that the patient is also taking
the oral anticoagulant warfarin (Coumadin). What possible
effect may occur as the result of an interaction between these
drugs?
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a.The penicillin will cause an enhanced anticoagulant effect of
the warfarin.
b.The penicillin will cause the anticoagulant effect of the
warfarin to decrease.
c.The warfarin will reduce the anti-infective action of the
penicillin.
d.The warfarin will increase the effectiveness of the penicillin.
- correct answer✅-A
A patient is receiving his third intravenous dose of a penicillin
drug. He calls the nurse to report that he is feeling "anxious"
and is having trouble breathing. What will the nurse do first?
a.Notify the prescriber.
b.Take the patient's vital signs.
c.Stop the antibiotic infusion.
d.Check for allergies.
- correct answer✅-C
A patient is admitted with a fever of 102.8° F (39.3° C), origin
unknown. Assessment reveals cloudy, foul-smelling urine that
is dark amber in color. Orders have just been written to obtain
stat urine and blood cultures and to administer an antibiotic
intravenously. The nurse will complete these orders in which
sequence?
a.Blood culture, antibiotic dose, urine culture
b.Urine culture, antibiotic dose, blood culture
c.Antibiotic dose, blood and urine cultures
d.Blood and urine cultures, antibiotic dose - correct answer✅-D
During drug therapy with a tetracycline antibiotic, a patient
complains of some nausea and decreased appetite. Which
statement is the nurse's best advice to the patient?
a."Take it with cheese and crackers or yogurt."
b."Take each dose with a glass of milk."
c."Take an antacid with each dose as needed."
d."Drink a full glass of water with each dose."
- correct answer✅-D
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