NR 293 Week 4 Quiz 2 Take Home Assignment

1. Question: Patient-Centered Care: Antibiotic Therapy 2. Question: Explain the rationale behind the use of tazobactam with piper acillinin Zosyn 3. Question: Which order will the nurse implement first? Explain your answer. 4. Question: What concerns or drug interactions will the nurse be aware of with the use of Zosyn and the other medications ordered for Mr. G? 5. Question: What parameters need to be monitored to determine whether the Zosynis working? Explain your answer. 6. Question: Patient-Centered Care: Vancomycin 7. Question: What will you assess before starting the vancomycinin fusion? 8. Question: Two days later, Mr. M complains of feeling “hot” in his face and neck, and itching in those same areas. His face and neck are flushed. What do you suspect is happening? 9. Question: What can you do to minimize complications during vancomycin infusions? 10. Question: The physician orders measurement of vancomycin blood levels. What is the therapeutic goal when vancomycin levels are monitored? 11. Question: What is the single best action you can take to prevent the spread of Mr. M’s MRS A infection? 12. Question: Safety: What went wrong? Chemotherapy with Alky lating Drugs 13. Question: While the nurse prepares to start the infusion, what is important for the nurse to assess before beginning chemotherapy? 14. Question: What will the nurse do before the infusion to hel preduce or prevent adverse effects? 15. Question: During the infusion, W.S. mentions that she is hearing as light “roaring” sound and that she feels a bit dizzy. What will the nurse do next? 16. Question: After stopping the infusion, the nurses pills some of the chemotherapy solution on her arm and the floor. The nurse wipes up the solution with a paper towel and then notifies the charge nurse. The charge nurse becomes concerned and calls the house supervisor, environmental services department, and the hospital’s occupational health nurse. What went wrong?