NURS 6521 ADVANCE PHARMACOLOGY WEEK8 QUIZ | 16 Pages | 35 Questions | Best for 2022 Exam Revision | PDF |

A with high-fat meals. . B with high-protein meals. . C on an empty stomach. . D with orange juice. . 1 points QUESTION 25 1. A nurse is explaining the use of acyclovir therapy to a 72-year-old man. Nephrotoxicity is discussed as a major adverse effect in older patients. To minimize the risk of the patient developing this adverse effect, the nurse will advise him to A decrease the drug dosage if initial symptoms of nephrotoxicity appear. . B eat light meals every day. . C take the tablets on an empty stomach. . D stay well hydrated by drinking at least eight 8-oz glasses of water daily. . 1 points QUESTION 26 1. Mr. Laird is a 49-year-old electrician who experienced severe burns on his trunk, arms, and hands in a workplace accident 2 weeks ago. Part of his current wound care regimen involves the daily application of silver sulfadiazine to his wounds. The nurses who are providing care for Mr. Laird in the burns and plastics unit of the hospital should perform what action when administering this medication? A Cleanse the wound of debris prior to applying the silver sulfadiazine . B Perform thorough wound care immediately after the application of silver . sulfadiazine C Apply a thin layer of the drug to Mr. Laird's wound beds using clean technique. . D Apply a layer of silver sulfadiazine that is sufficiently thick to make the wound . bed invisible. A continue therapy until 2 days after symptoms have resolved. . B monitor the patient for bleeding gums. . C monitor the site of injection. . D administer the medication with small amounts of food and fluids. . A increase her daily intake of milk. . B stop using creams, ointments, and oils on the child's skin and scalp. . C wash her hair daily with a good shampoo. . D maximize the child's fluid intake. . A prepare the applicator for drug administration. . B put gloves on to protect herself. . C clean the area to be treated and then pat it dry. . D assess the area and make sure that there are no open lesions or abrasions.