Excelsior University: NUR 213- Module 1 questions and answers, 100% correct; updated 2025.

NUR 213- Module 1 questions and answers, 100% correct; updated 2025. 1. A client is about to start taking mercaptopurine to treat acute lymphocytic leukemia. The nurse should instruct the client to watch for and report which of the following indications of an adverse effect of this medication? A Bruising B Paresthesias C Blurred vision D Tinnitus 2. A nurse is preparing to administer cisplatin to a client who has ovarian cancer. Before beginning the infusion, the nurse should take which of the following actions? Select all that apply. A Infuse 1 to 2 L of IV fluid. B Check the client’s peripheral pulses. C Administer an antiemetic. D Evaluate the client’s hearing. E Determine the client’s weight. 3. Drag the medication in the left column to match it with its therapeutic use in the right column. Solid tumors of the head Cyclophosphamide Gastrointestinal adenocarcinoma Carmustine Kaposi’s sarcoma Paclitaxel Acute myelocytic leukemia Cytarabine 4. A client is about to start therapy with topotecan to treat metastatic ovarian cancer. To minimize neutropenia, an adverse effect of topotecan, the nurse should administer filgrastim at which of the following times? A 24 hr before the topotecan infusion B At the same time as the topotecan infusion C 24 hr after the topotecan infusion D 1 hr before the topotecan infusion 5. The nurse should instruct a client who is taking tamoxifen to treat breast cancer to watch for and report which of the following serious adverse effects of this medication? A Abnormal menstrual bleeding B Muscle pain and weakness C Yellowing of skin and eyes D Peripheral edema 6. While administering trastuzumab IV to a client who has breast cancer, the nurse should ensure that they have which of the following medications available to treat an adverse reaction to this medication? A Protamine B Epinephrine C Glucagon D Atropine 7. The nurse is assessing a client who is receiving imatinib to treat chronic myeloid leukemia. Which of the following findings might indicate an adverse reaction to this medication? A Bradycardia B Dry mouth C Constricted pupils D Crackles at lung bases 8. The nurse is caring for a client who is pregnant and HIV-positive. Which of the following medications help prevent the transfer of HIV to the fetus? A Anastrozole B Zidovudine C Tamoxifen D Trastuzumab 9. Drag the medication in the left column to match it with its therapeutic use in the right column. Tamoxifen Estrogen-receptor-positive breast cancer Flutamide Prostate cancer Enfuvirtide Advanced or resistant HIV disease Efavirenz HIV-1 infection 10. A client is about to start taking ritonavir to treat HIV-1 infection. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include when talking with the client about taking this medication? Select all that apply. A Expect periodic blood glucose testing. B Take it on an empty stomach. C Watch for and report jaundice. D Increase weight-bearing activity. E Expect periodic cholesterol testing. 11. Match the organism in the left column with its type in the right column. Candida albicans Fungus Staphylococcus aureus Aerobic bacteria Trichomonas Parasite Varicella zoster Virus 12. A client is prescribed amoxicillin to treat an ear infection. The health care provider instructs the client to monitor and report which of the following? A Rash B Blurred vision C Peripheral edema D Insomnia 13. Imipenem should be used with caution in clients who have which of the following conditions? A Seizure disorder B Thyroid disease C Diabetes D Immunosuppression 14. A client is prescribed oral tetracycline for the treatment of acne vulgaris. When instructing the client about the tetracycline, which of the following information should the provider include? Select all that apply. A Increase weight-bearing activity. B Report mouth pain. C Take 1 hr before meals. D Wear sunscreen and protective clothing. E Swallow pill with 8 oz of milk. 15. A client is prescribed gentamicin for treatment of a respiratory tract infection. The provider instructs the client to monitor and report which of the following adverse effects of gentamicin? A Blurred vision B Tremor C Sweating D Tinnitus 16. A client is prescribed trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole for treatment of a urinary tract infection. The health care provider should instruct the client to monitor and report which of the following that may indicate a serious adverse effect of trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole. A Blurred vision B Sore throat C Insomnia D Swelling in calf 17. A client is prescribed rifampin for the treatment of tuberculosis. The health care provider should instruct the client to monitor and report which of the following that may indicate a serious adverse effect of the rifampin. A Tremor B Jaundice C Sweating D Insomnia 18. A client is prescribed itraconazole for the treatment of systemic mycoses. The provider should include which of the following information when instructing the client about the administration of itraconazole? Select all that apply. A Take with food to reduce gastric distress. B Take in the morning to avoid insomnia. C Take with 8 oz of acidic liquid, like cola or orange juice, to increase absorption. D Take with an antacid to reduce dyspepsia. E Increase fluid intake to 2 to 3 L/day if tolerated. 19. Which of the following interventions may prevent a serious adverse reaction to acyclovir? A Premedicate with a nonsteroidal inflammatory medication. B Ambulate after infusion. C Increase fluid intake. D Remain flat for 2 hr after infusion. 20. Match the pharmacologic term in the left column with a therapeutic use in the right column. Drag the options on the left to their match on the right (or match pairs by first selecting the option on the left and then selecting its match on the right). 21. Match the pharmacologic term in the left column with a therapeutic use in the right column. Drag the options on the left to their match on the right (or match pairs by first selecting the option on the left and then selecting its match on the right).