NURS 6521 – WEEK 11 QUIZ

NURS 6521 – WEEK 11 QUIZ 1. A nurse is explaining to the parents of a 6 year old child suffering from angina why nitroglycerin patches for chest pain would not be appropriate. Which of the following will the nurse include in an explanation? – A child has a greater body surface area, creating greater permeability resulting in an increase in absorption of topical agents, which may result in more adverse effects. 2. An immunocompromised 7 year old child was recently discharged home with a peripherally-inserted central line (PIC line) for home antibiotic therapy. He has now been brought to the emergency department by his mother and father with signs and symptoms of line sepsis. Upon questioning, the mother states that she has been removing the PIC dressing daily and washing the site with warm water and a cloth. What nursing diagnosis is most appropriate in this situation? – Ineffective family therapeutic regimen management 3. A nurse working in a cancer center is preparing to administer medication to a 5 year old child. The nurse will calculate the drug dosage by using: - Body surface area 4. A nurse practitioner orders 150mg of oral fluconazole for a patient with vulvovaginal candidiasis. The patient should expect to take medication: - Once a day 5. A nurse is caring for a 10 year old boy who complains of chronic headaches. His mother reports that she gives him Tylenol at least three times a day. Which of the following will the nurse work with the physician to evaluate? – Hepatic function