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A patient with reactive depression is ordered to receive fluoxetine. Which information will
the nurse include when teaching this patient?
A. The medication takes effect in 1 week.
B. The medication increases libido.
C. The medication should be taken with grapefruit juice.
D. The medication may cause headaches and insomnia.
D. The medication may cause headaches and insomnia.
What teaching is important with sulfonamides?
Drink at least 2 liters of fluid every day. Prevents crystalluria.
,What should the nurse assess for in a patient taking PCN and warfarin?
Signs of bleeding. PCN increases effects of anticoags.
A female patient of child-bearing age is prescribed PCN. What education should the nurse
provide?
Oral contraceptives are not as effective while on PCN
True or False: Beta-lactamase inhibitors can be used alone or in combination with PCN.
False
True or False: Cephalosporins always cause an allergic reaction in patients with a history of
PCN allergy.
False
,True or False: PCN and cephalosporins have the same half-life and dosing schedules.
False
A pt is prescribed ceftriaxone. What concurrently prescribed medication would concern the
nurse?
A. metoprolol
B. furosemide
C. metformin
D. atorvastin
b. furosemide
The nurse is to administer a cephalosporin IV to a neonate. What information would cause
the nurse the most concern?
TPN infusion is prescribed
, True or false: A culture should be obtained before initiating any antibiotics.
True
True or false: a sudden onset of watery stools and abdominal cramping is an expected side
effect of antibiotics and is not concerning.
False
True or false: Macrolides can be given orally, intravenous, intramuscular, and topically.
False.
What are some general side effects of antibiotics?
SJS, superinfection, allergy/hypersensitivity
A patient with reactive depression is ordered to receive fluoxetine. Which information will
the nurse include when teaching this patient?
A. The medication takes effect in 1 week.
B. The medication increases libido.
C. The medication should be taken with grapefruit juice.
D. The medication may cause headaches and insomnia.
D. The medication may cause headaches and insomnia.
What teaching is important with sulfonamides?
Drink at least 2 liters of fluid every day. Prevents crystalluria.
,What should the nurse assess for in a patient taking PCN and warfarin?
Signs of bleeding. PCN increases effects of anticoags.
A female patient of child-bearing age is prescribed PCN. What education should the nurse
provide?
Oral contraceptives are not as effective while on PCN
True or False: Beta-lactamase inhibitors can be used alone or in combination with PCN.
False
True or False: Cephalosporins always cause an allergic reaction in patients with a history of
PCN allergy.
False
,True or False: PCN and cephalosporins have the same half-life and dosing schedules.
False
A pt is prescribed ceftriaxone. What concurrently prescribed medication would concern the
nurse?
A. metoprolol
B. furosemide
C. metformin
D. atorvastin
b. furosemide
The nurse is to administer a cephalosporin IV to a neonate. What information would cause
the nurse the most concern?
TPN infusion is prescribed
, True or false: A culture should be obtained before initiating any antibiotics.
True
True or false: a sudden onset of watery stools and abdominal cramping is an expected side
effect of antibiotics and is not concerning.
False
True or false: Macrolides can be given orally, intravenous, intramuscular, and topically.
False.
What are some general side effects of antibiotics?
SJS, superinfection, allergy/hypersensitivity
