NUR 340 - PHARM EXAM 3
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
The nurse is caring for a patient who receives a divided dose of IV amikacin (Amikin)
twice a day. When will the nurse draw blood for measurement of a trough
aminoglycoside level? -ANSJust prior to administration of next dose
A hospitalized patient is receiving gentamicin (Garamycin) 80 mg IV twice daily for
acute osteomyelitis. Which data about the patient is most important for the nurse to
obtain before administering the gentamicin? -ANSBUN and creatinine levels
A student nurse prepares to administer itraconazole (Sporanox) to a patient. Which of
the following statements is most accurate about this drug? "Itraconazole is
always administered intravenously (IV) rather than by mouth."
an inhibitor of drug-metabolizing enzymes in the liver."
effective against more fungi than amphotericin B."
toxic to the kidneys, central nervous system and liver." -ANSan inhibitor of drug-
metabolizing enzymes in the liver."
A patient is prescribed both erythromycin and warfarin. It is important for the nurse to
monitor which of the following laboratory tests? -ANSINR
A patient has acquired hospital-associated MRSA. Which drug does the nurse
anticipate will be ordered to treat this infection? -ANSethacrynic acid (Edecrin)
A patient who works as a landscaper is preparing to be discharged home. Ciprofloxacin
(Cipro) has been prescribed for outpatient therapy. Which of the following will the nurse
include in the discharge teaching for this patient? -ANSUse sunscreen and protective
clothing when outdoors."
the nurse notifies the health care provider that a patient who is concurrently taking
ciprofloxacin (Cipro) and warfarin (Coumadin). What change to the patient's medication
dosages does the nurse anticipate? -ANSdecrease in the warfarin dose.
A patient with an infection caused Pseudomonas aeruginosa is being treated with an
aminoglycoside. Which of the following findings would most concern the nurse? -
ANSdecreased serum creatinine???
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
The nurse is caring for a patient who receives a divided dose of IV amikacin (Amikin)
twice a day. When will the nurse draw blood for measurement of a trough
aminoglycoside level? -ANSJust prior to administration of next dose
A hospitalized patient is receiving gentamicin (Garamycin) 80 mg IV twice daily for
acute osteomyelitis. Which data about the patient is most important for the nurse to
obtain before administering the gentamicin? -ANSBUN and creatinine levels
A student nurse prepares to administer itraconazole (Sporanox) to a patient. Which of
the following statements is most accurate about this drug? "Itraconazole is
always administered intravenously (IV) rather than by mouth."
an inhibitor of drug-metabolizing enzymes in the liver."
effective against more fungi than amphotericin B."
toxic to the kidneys, central nervous system and liver." -ANSan inhibitor of drug-
metabolizing enzymes in the liver."
A patient is prescribed both erythromycin and warfarin. It is important for the nurse to
monitor which of the following laboratory tests? -ANSINR
A patient has acquired hospital-associated MRSA. Which drug does the nurse
anticipate will be ordered to treat this infection? -ANSethacrynic acid (Edecrin)
A patient who works as a landscaper is preparing to be discharged home. Ciprofloxacin
(Cipro) has been prescribed for outpatient therapy. Which of the following will the nurse
include in the discharge teaching for this patient? -ANSUse sunscreen and protective
clothing when outdoors."
the nurse notifies the health care provider that a patient who is concurrently taking
ciprofloxacin (Cipro) and warfarin (Coumadin). What change to the patient's medication
dosages does the nurse anticipate? -ANSdecrease in the warfarin dose.
A patient with an infection caused Pseudomonas aeruginosa is being treated with an
aminoglycoside. Which of the following findings would most concern the nurse? -
ANSdecreased serum creatinine???
