NURS 3110 - Exam 1 Lecture Questions With Complete
Solutions
A healthcare worker has been exposed to B. anthracis on the
hand. What is the most appropriate action by the healthcare
worker?
A) Apply an alcohol-based hand rub to the hands
B) Start a systemic-based anti-infective drug
C) Soak the hand in povidone-iodine
D) Wash both hands with soap and water Correct Answers D)
Wash both hands with soap ad water
A nurse is preparing to administer epinephrine to a patient who
is having a severe allergic reaction. Which rout of administration
should the nurse used to provide the fastest and most complete
absorption of epinephrine?
A) Intravenous
B) Intramuscular
C) Subcutaneous
D) Oral Correct Answers A) Intravenous
A patient has been prescribed ciprofloxacin for treatment of a
urinary tract infection with Escherichia coli. Before
administering the drug, it is most important for the nurse to
assess the patient for a history of what?
A) Hypertension
B) Diabetes mellitus
C) Myasthenia gravis
D) Seasonal allergies Correct Answers C) Myasthenia gravis
, A patient has been prescribed oral ciprofloxacin [Cipro] for a
skin infection. When administering the medication, it is most
important for the nurse to do what?
A) Monitor for a decrease in the prothrombin time (PT) if the
patient is also taking warfarin [Coumadin].
B) Withhold antacids and milk products for 6 hours before (in
practice more like 2-4 hours) or 2 hours afterward.
C) Inform the healthcare provider if the patient has a history of
asthma.
D) Assess the skin for Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Correct
Answers B) Withhold antacids and milk products for 6 hours
before (in practice more like 2-4 hours) or 2 hours afterward.
A patient is diagnosed with C. difficile infection. The nurse
anticipates administering which medication?
A) Daptomycin
B) Metronidazole
C) Rifampin
D) Rifaximin Correct Answers B) Metronidazole
A patient is prescribed acyclovir [Zovirax] by mouth. The nurse
should assess the patient for which adverse effects associated
with oral acyclovir therapy?
A) Stomatitis and gastritis
B) Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
C) Hives, difficulty breathing, and angioedema
D) Tinnitus and decreased hearing Correct Answers B)
Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
(Taking medication with food - can help these side effects)
Solutions
A healthcare worker has been exposed to B. anthracis on the
hand. What is the most appropriate action by the healthcare
worker?
A) Apply an alcohol-based hand rub to the hands
B) Start a systemic-based anti-infective drug
C) Soak the hand in povidone-iodine
D) Wash both hands with soap and water Correct Answers D)
Wash both hands with soap ad water
A nurse is preparing to administer epinephrine to a patient who
is having a severe allergic reaction. Which rout of administration
should the nurse used to provide the fastest and most complete
absorption of epinephrine?
A) Intravenous
B) Intramuscular
C) Subcutaneous
D) Oral Correct Answers A) Intravenous
A patient has been prescribed ciprofloxacin for treatment of a
urinary tract infection with Escherichia coli. Before
administering the drug, it is most important for the nurse to
assess the patient for a history of what?
A) Hypertension
B) Diabetes mellitus
C) Myasthenia gravis
D) Seasonal allergies Correct Answers C) Myasthenia gravis
, A patient has been prescribed oral ciprofloxacin [Cipro] for a
skin infection. When administering the medication, it is most
important for the nurse to do what?
A) Monitor for a decrease in the prothrombin time (PT) if the
patient is also taking warfarin [Coumadin].
B) Withhold antacids and milk products for 6 hours before (in
practice more like 2-4 hours) or 2 hours afterward.
C) Inform the healthcare provider if the patient has a history of
asthma.
D) Assess the skin for Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Correct
Answers B) Withhold antacids and milk products for 6 hours
before (in practice more like 2-4 hours) or 2 hours afterward.
A patient is diagnosed with C. difficile infection. The nurse
anticipates administering which medication?
A) Daptomycin
B) Metronidazole
C) Rifampin
D) Rifaximin Correct Answers B) Metronidazole
A patient is prescribed acyclovir [Zovirax] by mouth. The nurse
should assess the patient for which adverse effects associated
with oral acyclovir therapy?
A) Stomatitis and gastritis
B) Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
C) Hives, difficulty breathing, and angioedema
D) Tinnitus and decreased hearing Correct Answers B)
Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
(Taking medication with food - can help these side effects)
