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20 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 20
When working with a patient who is neutropenic, the nurse identifies which as the most
effective measure to prevent the patient from developing an infection?
A.Administer prophylactic antibiotics.
B.Stop administration of the chemotherapeutic drug.
C.Perform hand hygiene.
D.Vaccinate the patient to prevent bacterial infection.
remember all cells are affected ; monitor for effects on these tissues or complications ;
monitor for complications
assess for infection; monitor for toxicity
c. risk for infection is a serious adverse side effect that requires close attention. standard
precautions can help quell the spread of pathogens.
assess for sins of infection
Term 2 of 20
aminoglycosides examples
Neomycin (swimmers ear)
Gentamycin (UTI)
Telithromycin (ketek)
Azithromycin (Zithromax) and Erythromycin (E-mycin)
VRE (vancomycin resistant Enterococcal )
, Term 3 of 20
monobactams indications
UTI, moderate-severe systemic infections
Allergy, renal failure
GI upset, rash, fever
Limited use, pneumonia
Term 4 of 20
Immunosuppressants: Cyclosporines (sandimmune) indications
prevent organ rejection
RA, MS, psoriasis, Crohn's Disease, transplant maintenance
no styrofoam cups, black box warning
pregnancy and breast feeding
Term 5 of 20
aminoglycosides indications
Life-threatening infections, sepsis
Hypersensitivity, GI upset
Liver disease, bradycardia
GI upset, rash, fever
Definition 6 of 20
assess oral membranes before, during, and after for irritation
Antibiotics: penicillin (Pen-Vee K) nursing implications
Alkylating agents: cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) nursing implications
Antifungals Nystatin (Mycostatin) nursing implications
Antimetabolites: Methotrexate (Rheumatrex) nursing implications
20 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 20
When working with a patient who is neutropenic, the nurse identifies which as the most
effective measure to prevent the patient from developing an infection?
A.Administer prophylactic antibiotics.
B.Stop administration of the chemotherapeutic drug.
C.Perform hand hygiene.
D.Vaccinate the patient to prevent bacterial infection.
remember all cells are affected ; monitor for effects on these tissues or complications ;
monitor for complications
assess for infection; monitor for toxicity
c. risk for infection is a serious adverse side effect that requires close attention. standard
precautions can help quell the spread of pathogens.
assess for sins of infection
Term 2 of 20
aminoglycosides examples
Neomycin (swimmers ear)
Gentamycin (UTI)
Telithromycin (ketek)
Azithromycin (Zithromax) and Erythromycin (E-mycin)
VRE (vancomycin resistant Enterococcal )
, Term 3 of 20
monobactams indications
UTI, moderate-severe systemic infections
Allergy, renal failure
GI upset, rash, fever
Limited use, pneumonia
Term 4 of 20
Immunosuppressants: Cyclosporines (sandimmune) indications
prevent organ rejection
RA, MS, psoriasis, Crohn's Disease, transplant maintenance
no styrofoam cups, black box warning
pregnancy and breast feeding
Term 5 of 20
aminoglycosides indications
Life-threatening infections, sepsis
Hypersensitivity, GI upset
Liver disease, bradycardia
GI upset, rash, fever
Definition 6 of 20
assess oral membranes before, during, and after for irritation
Antibiotics: penicillin (Pen-Vee K) nursing implications
Alkylating agents: cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) nursing implications
Antifungals Nystatin (Mycostatin) nursing implications
Antimetabolites: Methotrexate (Rheumatrex) nursing implications
