NURS 6521 WEEK 8 FINAL QUIZ 35 Correct Questions & Answers

NURS 6521 WEEK 8 FINAL QUIZ 35 Correct Questions & Answers • Question 1 A 30-year-old woman who is in the first trimester of pregnancy has 1 out of 1 points presented to her primary care provider with a 4-day history of a reddened, itchy left eye that is crusted with purulent exudate. The clinician suspects a bacterial, rather than viral, etiology. How will the patient's pregnancy affect the potential use of ciprofloxacin to treat her conjunctivitis? Selected Answer: Correct Answer: Response Feedback: A. The use of ciprofloxacin is contraindicated in pregnancy. A. The use of ciprofloxacin is contraindicated in pregnancy. Ciprofloxacin is contraindicated in patients who are pregnant or lactating. Alternative routes and dosages do not mitigate the risks during pregnancy. • Question 2 1 out of 1 points An immunocompromised cancer patient has developed cryptococcal meningitis and been admitted to the intensive care unit for treatment with amphotericin B. How should the nurse most safely administer this drug? Selected Answer: Correct Answer: Response Feedback: C. Infuse the drug over 2 to 4 hours into a central line using an infusion pump C. Infuse the drug over 2 to 4 hours into a central line using an infusion pump Amphotericin B should be administered in a central line, if possible, using an in-line filter. The solution should be placed on an infusion pump and delivered over 2 to 4 hours. Amphotericin B is not hung with lactated Ringer's, given by IV direct (IV push) or provided as a constant infusion. • Question 3