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Ketoconazole is prescribed for a client with a diagnosis of candidiasis. Select the interventions that the
nurse includes when administering this medication. Select all that apply.
2. Instruct the client to avoid alcohol.
3. Monitor hepatic and liver function studies.
5. Instruct the client to avoid exposure to the sun.
A client with human immunodeficiency virus is taking nevirapine (Viramune). The nurse should
monitor for which adverse effects of the medication? Select all that apply.
1. Rash
2. Hepatotoxicity
Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) is prescribed for a client to treat muscle spasms, and the nurse is reviewing
the client's record. Which of the following disorders, if noted in the client's record, would indicate a
need to contact the health care provider regarding the administration of this medication?
Glaucoma
In monitoring a client's response to disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), which findings
would the nurse interpret as acceptable responses? Select all that apply.
1. Symptom control during periods of emotional stress
2. Normal white blood cell counts, platelet, and neutrophil counts
3. Radiological findings that show nonprogression of joint degeneration
4. An increased range of motion in the affected joints 3 months into therapy
The client who is human immunodeficiency virus seropositive has been taking stavudine (d4t, Zerit).
The nurse monitors which of the following most closely while the client is taking this medication?
Gait
The client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome has begun therapy with zidovudine (Retrovir,
Azidothymidine, AZT, ZDV). The nurse carefully monitors which of the following laboratory results
during treatment with this medication?
Complete blood count
The nurse is reviewing the results of serum laboratory studies drawn on a client with acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome who is receiving didanosine (Videx). The nurse interprets that the client
, may have the medication discontinued by the health care provider if which of the following
significantly elevated results is noted?
Serum amylase
The burn client is receiving treatments of topical mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon) to the site of injury.
The nurse monitors the client, knowing that which of the following indicates that a systemic effect has
occurred?
Hyperventilation
Isotretinoin is prescribed for a client with severe acne. Before the administration of this medication,
the nurse anticipates that which laboratory test will be prescribed?
Triglyceride level
A client with severe acne is seen in the clinic and the health care provider (HCP) prescribes
isotretinoin. The nurse reviews the client's medication record and would contact the (HCP) if the client
is taking which medication?
Vitamin A
The client has begun medication therapy with pancrelipase (Pancrease MT). The nurse evaluates that
the medication is having the optimal intended benefit if which effect is observed?
Reduction of steatorrhea
An older client recently has been taking cimetidine (Tagamet). The nurse monitors the client for which
most frequent central nervous system side effect of this medication?
Confusion
The client with a gastric ulcer has a prescription for sucralfate (Carafate), 1 g by mouth four times daily.
The nurse schedules the medication for which times?
One hour before meals and at bedtime
The client who chronically uses nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs has been taking misoprostol
(Cytotec). The nurse determines that the medication is having the intended therapeutic effect if which
of the following is noted?
Relief of epigastric pain
The client has been taking omeprazole (Prilosec) for 4 weeks. The ambulatory care nurse evaluates
that the client is receiving optimal intended effect of the medication if the client reports the absence
of which symptom?
Heartburn