Rasmussen NUR2407 Pharmacology Quiz 4 Latest 2019
Question 1
The nurse is administering the first dose of Vancomycin to a client with MRSA. The client
suddenly becomes hypotensive, nauseated and develops hives. What should the nurse
do?
Answers:
Give Benadryl to control the symptoms and continue the infusion
Stop the IV and consult the MD for next steps
Report that sepsis is setting in and obtain a stat order for blood cultures
Slow down the infusion and offer the client hydroxyzine
Question 2
An adolescent recently tested positive for Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). What
would be appropriate nursing goals for the patient? (select all that apply)
Answers:
The patient will name social service organizations available to assist in managing the disease
and treatment regimen.
The patient will identify symptoms of opportunistic infections commonly associated with
HIV infections.
The patient will adhere to the clinical quarantine plan until signs and symptoms of the initial
infection have subsided and the patient is no longer contagious.
The patient will closely adhere to the dosing schedule of antiretroviral medications
Question 3
A client is receiving Diflucan. What should the nurse know to give this medication
safely
Answers:
Question 1
The nurse is administering the first dose of Vancomycin to a client with MRSA. The client
suddenly becomes hypotensive, nauseated and develops hives. What should the nurse
do?
Answers:
Give Benadryl to control the symptoms and continue the infusion
Stop the IV and consult the MD for next steps
Report that sepsis is setting in and obtain a stat order for blood cultures
Slow down the infusion and offer the client hydroxyzine
Question 2
An adolescent recently tested positive for Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). What
would be appropriate nursing goals for the patient? (select all that apply)
Answers:
The patient will name social service organizations available to assist in managing the disease
and treatment regimen.
The patient will identify symptoms of opportunistic infections commonly associated with
HIV infections.
The patient will adhere to the clinical quarantine plan until signs and symptoms of the initial
infection have subsided and the patient is no longer contagious.
The patient will closely adhere to the dosing schedule of antiretroviral medications
Question 3
A client is receiving Diflucan. What should the nurse know to give this medication
safely
Answers:
