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A client who is postoperative is verbalizing pain as a 2 on a pain scale of 0 to 10. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the preoperative teaching she received about pain management? - ans"It might help me to listen to music while I'm lying in bed." (Listening to music is an effective nonpharmacological intervention for the management of mild pain.)

A group of nursing students are giving a report on the emergence of drug-resistant microbial agents. What could the students cite as a good way to minimize the emergence of drug-resistant microbial agents? (Select all that apply.) a. Avoid the use of broad-spectrum antibacterial drugs when treating trivial or viral infections. b. Use narrow-spectrum agents if they are thought to be effective. c. Do not use vancomycin unnecessarily. d. Antibiotics are best started before the culture and sen...

Aminoglycosides: Gentamycin, Tobramycin, streptomycin - ansNarrow spectrum gram - aerobic bactericidal coverage such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Inhibits protein synthesis. Small volume of distribution, with renal clearance and need for dosing adjustment. AEs include ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity (worse with loop diuretics). Must monitor drug levels as well as renal function

A group of nursing students are giving a report on the emergence of drug-resistant microbial agents. What could the students cite as a good way to minimize the emergence of drug-resistant microbial agents? (Select all that apply.)

Amino glycoside Recommendation During Tx - ansIncrease fluids ml/day Aminoglycoside ADRs - ansGI, rash, pain or swelling at injection site, dizziness, tinnitus (ototoxic), suprainfections, anaphylaxis Aminoglycoside consideration for administration - ansCannot be given PO. Suitable routes: IM, IV, topical, i

A group of nursing students are giving a report on the emergence of drug-resistant microbial agents. What could the students cite as a good way to minimize the emergence of drug-resistant microbial agents? (Select all that apply.) a. Avoid the use of broad-spectrum antibacterial drugs when treating trivial or viral infections. b. Use narrow-spectrum agents if they are thought to be effective. c. Do not use vancomycin unnecessarily. d. Antibiotics are best started before the culture and sen...

All of the following are brand names of Penicillin V Potassium except? A. Veetids B. V-Cillin C. Pen-Vee K D. Septra - ansD. Septra

1st generation cefazolin (ancef) - anshighly active against gram positive bacteria, staphylococci and non enteral strep, prophylactic surgery treatment 2nd generation cefotetan (cefotan) - ansgram positive and gram negative, otitis (ear infection), sinusitis (sinus infection), respiratory tract infections - bleeding tendency due to vit K metabolism - no ETOH use - no aspirin or NSAIDS

1st line open angle glaucoma drugs: beta blockers - ansnonselective and beta -1 selective --don't affect pupil but lower pressure by reducing production of aqueous humor (betaxolol, timolol) 1st line open angle glaucoma drugs: prostaglandin analogs - ans-latanoprost-Xalatan; bimotroprost-Lumigan; travoprost: increases drainage of aqueous humor -Expensive $1.00/drop minimum; increases length of lashes and changes pigmentation (darkens iris, lashes)

A client comes to the clinic reporting mouth sores that appear consistent with an oral yeast infection. The nurse should question the client about recent use of: A. antibiotics. B. antivirals. C. oral contraceptive agents. D. antiprotozoals. - ansA