• Question 1
1 out of 1 points
A patient with AIDS has developed a number of secondary
infections in recent weeks, including Kaposi's sarcoma. As a result
of this most recent diagnosis, his care team has opted to begin
treatment with interferon alfa2a. The nurse is aware that this drug
will address the etiology of Kaposi sarcoma by
Response Like other cytokines, interferon alfa2a inhibits the
Feedback
growth of tumor cells, prevents these cells from
:
multiplying, and modulates the host immune response
to help protect the body from tumor cells. This drug
does not increase Bcell and Tcell production, induce
mutations, or increase the effects of phagocytes and
macrophages.
• Question 2
1 out of 1 points
A patient has been prescribed daptomycin for a complicated skin
infection. Which of the following will the nurse advise the patient to
report immediately?
Response
Feedback The nurse should teach the patient the importance of
: reporting diarrhea, muscle pain and tingling, and
fatigue immediately because these signs and
symptoms can indicate potentially severe adverse
effects. Nausea and vomiting, palpitations, and
abdominal pain are all adverse effects of ciprofloxacin.
• Question 3
1 out of 1 points
A patient has been prescribed oral tetracycline. The nurse will
instruct the patient to take the drug
Response
Feedback Oral preparations of tetracycline should be
: administered on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2
hours after taking a meal or other drugs to maximize
absorption. Tetracycline is not absorbed effectively if
taken with food or dairy products. The dosage must be
distributed around the clock, and not just at bedtime,
to increase effectiveness.
• Question 4
1 out of 1 points
,An immunocompromised cancer patient has developed
cryptococcal meningitis and been admitted to the intensive
care unit for treatment with amphotericin B. How should the
nurse most safely administer this drug?
, Response Amphotericin B should be administered in a central
Feedback line, if possible, using an inline filter. The solution
:
should be placed on an infusion pump and delivered
over 2 to 4 hours.
Amphotericin B is not hung with lactated Ringer's,
given by IV direct (IV push) or provided as a constant
infusion.
• Question 5
1 out of 1 points
A patient has been admitted to the critical care unit with a
diagnosis of peritonitis that has necessitated treatment with
gentamicin. As a result, the care team should be cautious when
concurrently administering other medications that may cause
Response Because of the potential for nephrotoxicity and
Feedback
ototoxicity that is associated with gentamicin, other
:
medications that may lead to these same adverse
effects must be used with caution.
Gentamicin does not typically affect immune
function, ICP, or hematopoiesis.
• Question 6
1 out of 1 points
A 34yearold male has been diagnosed with TB and will be started
on INH therapy. The medication history reveals that he currently
takes antacids on a regular basis. The nurse will instruct the
patient to take
Response
Feedback The patient should take antacids not less than 1 hour
: before or 2 hours after taking INH. INH should not be
taken with meals unless the patient has
gastrointestinal distress. It does not matter when INH
or the antacid is taken during the day as long as the
time frame is appropriate.
• Question 7
1 out of 1 points
A 15yearold boy is being carefully monitored for a skin infection
and is being given ciprofloxacin. The nurse will observe for which
of the following?
Response
Feedback A serious adverse reaction of ciprofloxacin is
: arthropathy, or joint pain, especially in children. This
1 out of 1 points
A patient with AIDS has developed a number of secondary
infections in recent weeks, including Kaposi's sarcoma. As a result
of this most recent diagnosis, his care team has opted to begin
treatment with interferon alfa2a. The nurse is aware that this drug
will address the etiology of Kaposi sarcoma by
Response Like other cytokines, interferon alfa2a inhibits the
Feedback
growth of tumor cells, prevents these cells from
:
multiplying, and modulates the host immune response
to help protect the body from tumor cells. This drug
does not increase Bcell and Tcell production, induce
mutations, or increase the effects of phagocytes and
macrophages.
• Question 2
1 out of 1 points
A patient has been prescribed daptomycin for a complicated skin
infection. Which of the following will the nurse advise the patient to
report immediately?
Response
Feedback The nurse should teach the patient the importance of
: reporting diarrhea, muscle pain and tingling, and
fatigue immediately because these signs and
symptoms can indicate potentially severe adverse
effects. Nausea and vomiting, palpitations, and
abdominal pain are all adverse effects of ciprofloxacin.
• Question 3
1 out of 1 points
A patient has been prescribed oral tetracycline. The nurse will
instruct the patient to take the drug
Response
Feedback Oral preparations of tetracycline should be
: administered on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2
hours after taking a meal or other drugs to maximize
absorption. Tetracycline is not absorbed effectively if
taken with food or dairy products. The dosage must be
distributed around the clock, and not just at bedtime,
to increase effectiveness.
• Question 4
1 out of 1 points
,An immunocompromised cancer patient has developed
cryptococcal meningitis and been admitted to the intensive
care unit for treatment with amphotericin B. How should the
nurse most safely administer this drug?
, Response Amphotericin B should be administered in a central
Feedback line, if possible, using an inline filter. The solution
:
should be placed on an infusion pump and delivered
over 2 to 4 hours.
Amphotericin B is not hung with lactated Ringer's,
given by IV direct (IV push) or provided as a constant
infusion.
• Question 5
1 out of 1 points
A patient has been admitted to the critical care unit with a
diagnosis of peritonitis that has necessitated treatment with
gentamicin. As a result, the care team should be cautious when
concurrently administering other medications that may cause
Response Because of the potential for nephrotoxicity and
Feedback
ototoxicity that is associated with gentamicin, other
:
medications that may lead to these same adverse
effects must be used with caution.
Gentamicin does not typically affect immune
function, ICP, or hematopoiesis.
• Question 6
1 out of 1 points
A 34yearold male has been diagnosed with TB and will be started
on INH therapy. The medication history reveals that he currently
takes antacids on a regular basis. The nurse will instruct the
patient to take
Response
Feedback The patient should take antacids not less than 1 hour
: before or 2 hours after taking INH. INH should not be
taken with meals unless the patient has
gastrointestinal distress. It does not matter when INH
or the antacid is taken during the day as long as the
time frame is appropriate.
• Question 7
1 out of 1 points
A 15yearold boy is being carefully monitored for a skin infection
and is being given ciprofloxacin. The nurse will observe for which
of the following?
Response
Feedback A serious adverse reaction of ciprofloxacin is
: arthropathy, or joint pain, especially in children. This
