SAUNDERS BUNDLED EXAMS COMPLETE
REVIEW WITH 100 PERCENT VERIFIED
ANSWERS 2026
‣ A client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) has been
started on therapy with zidovudine. The nurse should monitor the results
of which laboratory blood study for adverse effects of therapy? Answer:
CBC count
‣ A client is receiving zalcitabine. The nurse should monitor the results
of which study to determine the effectiveness of this medication?
Answer: CD4+ cell count
‣ A client who has been receiving pentamidine intravenously now has a
fever with a temperature of 102º F (38.9º C). Keeping in mind that the
client has a diagnosis of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
and Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia, the nurse should interpret that
this fever is most associated with which condition? Answer: Infection
caused by leukopenic effects of the medication
‣ A client with Crohn's disease is scheduled to receive an infusion of
infliximab. What intervention by the nurse will determine the
effectiveness of treatment? Answer: Checking the frequency and
consistency of bowel movements
,‣ The nurse caring for a client who is taking an aminoglycoside should
monitor the client for which adverse effects of the medication? Select all
that apply
a) Seizures
b) Ototoxicity
c) Renal toxicity
d) Dysrhythmias
e) Hepatotoxicity Answer: b, c, d
‣ Ketoconazole is prescribed for a client. Which interventions should the
nurse include when teaching the client about the medication? Select all
that apply.
a) Avoid alcohol.
b) Restrict fluid intake.
c) Avoid exposure to the sun. d) Prepare for periodic liver function
studies.
e) Administer the medication with an antacid.
f) Administer the medication on an empty stomach. Answer: a, c, d
‣ The nurse is caring for a client who has been taking a sulfonamide and
should monitor for signs and symptoms of which adverse effects of the
medication? SATA
a) Ototoxicity
b) Palpitations
c) Nephrotoxicity
, d) Bone marrow depression
e) Gastrointestinal (GI) effects f) Increased white blood cell (WBC)
count Answer: c, d, e
‣ the nurse is caring for a postrenal transplantation client taking
cyclosporine. The nurse notes an increase in one of the client's vital
signs, and the client is complaining of a headache. What vital sign is
most likely increased? Answer: blood pressure
‣ amikacin is prescribed for a client with a bacterial infection. The nurse
instructs the client to contact the primary health care provider (PHCP)
immediately if which occurs? Answer: hearing loss
‣ the nurse is assigned to care for a client with cytomegalovirus retinitis
and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) who is receiving
foscarnet. The nurse should monitor the results of which laboratory
study while the client is taking this medication? Answer: serum
creatinine level
‣ A client who is human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) seropositive has
been taking stavudine. The nurse should monitor which most closely
while the client is taking this medication? Answer: gait
‣ The nurse is caring for a client who has cytomegalovirus retinitis and is
receiving foscarnet. Which assessment finding, if reported by the client,
indicates a need for follow-up? Answer: Impaired balance while
ambulating
REVIEW WITH 100 PERCENT VERIFIED
ANSWERS 2026
‣ A client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) has been
started on therapy with zidovudine. The nurse should monitor the results
of which laboratory blood study for adverse effects of therapy? Answer:
CBC count
‣ A client is receiving zalcitabine. The nurse should monitor the results
of which study to determine the effectiveness of this medication?
Answer: CD4+ cell count
‣ A client who has been receiving pentamidine intravenously now has a
fever with a temperature of 102º F (38.9º C). Keeping in mind that the
client has a diagnosis of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
and Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia, the nurse should interpret that
this fever is most associated with which condition? Answer: Infection
caused by leukopenic effects of the medication
‣ A client with Crohn's disease is scheduled to receive an infusion of
infliximab. What intervention by the nurse will determine the
effectiveness of treatment? Answer: Checking the frequency and
consistency of bowel movements
,‣ The nurse caring for a client who is taking an aminoglycoside should
monitor the client for which adverse effects of the medication? Select all
that apply
a) Seizures
b) Ototoxicity
c) Renal toxicity
d) Dysrhythmias
e) Hepatotoxicity Answer: b, c, d
‣ Ketoconazole is prescribed for a client. Which interventions should the
nurse include when teaching the client about the medication? Select all
that apply.
a) Avoid alcohol.
b) Restrict fluid intake.
c) Avoid exposure to the sun. d) Prepare for periodic liver function
studies.
e) Administer the medication with an antacid.
f) Administer the medication on an empty stomach. Answer: a, c, d
‣ The nurse is caring for a client who has been taking a sulfonamide and
should monitor for signs and symptoms of which adverse effects of the
medication? SATA
a) Ototoxicity
b) Palpitations
c) Nephrotoxicity
, d) Bone marrow depression
e) Gastrointestinal (GI) effects f) Increased white blood cell (WBC)
count Answer: c, d, e
‣ the nurse is caring for a postrenal transplantation client taking
cyclosporine. The nurse notes an increase in one of the client's vital
signs, and the client is complaining of a headache. What vital sign is
most likely increased? Answer: blood pressure
‣ amikacin is prescribed for a client with a bacterial infection. The nurse
instructs the client to contact the primary health care provider (PHCP)
immediately if which occurs? Answer: hearing loss
‣ the nurse is assigned to care for a client with cytomegalovirus retinitis
and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) who is receiving
foscarnet. The nurse should monitor the results of which laboratory
study while the client is taking this medication? Answer: serum
creatinine level
‣ A client who is human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) seropositive has
been taking stavudine. The nurse should monitor which most closely
while the client is taking this medication? Answer: gait
‣ The nurse is caring for a client who has cytomegalovirus retinitis and is
receiving foscarnet. Which assessment finding, if reported by the client,
indicates a need for follow-up? Answer: Impaired balance while
ambulating
