NR293/NR293 Pharmacology for
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NR293/NR293 Exam 1
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A nurse is caring for a client who has a pseudomonas infection and a
new prescription for ticarcillin-clavulanate. Which of the following
should the nurse collect before administering this medication?
a. indications of superinfeciton
b. peak and trough medication levels
c. baseline BUN and creatinine
d. history of allergy to aminoglycoside antibiotics
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a. seizures can occur with this a. I have noticed my urine is orange in
medication color.
d. loss of red/green color
c. baseline BUN and creatinine
discrimination
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works at any phase of the cell replication cycle
antineoplastic
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Prophylactic therapy Cell NON-specific drugs
Zidovudine/Retrovir Pregnancy Drug Categories
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,Definition
Cephalosporins
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Cephalexin - four generations
increasing reach to CSF, effectiveness on gram-negatives
cross-sensitivity to penicillins
caution w/ renal impairment
may cause alcohol sensitivity
take oral meds with food, liquids in refrigerator
A nurse is caring for a client taking streptomycin. Which of the following
medications should the nurse identify as increasing the risk of developing
ototoxicity when taken with streptomycin?
a. cefoxitin
b. furosemide
c. naproxen
d. amphotericin b
-common for allergic reactions
interactions: NSAIDS, oral contraceptives, warfarin
Deactivates aminoglycosides
Augmentin = amoxicillin and clavulanate
Includes: penicillin, cephalosporins, macrolides, carbapenems, and monobactams
, A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a preschooler. The nurse should
use which of the following measurements to calculate the medication dosage for
this client?
A. body mass index
B. height
c. weight
d. rule of 9s
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A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion
of erythromycin lactobionate to treat a Bordetella pertussis infection.
Which of the following actions should the nurse perform to minimize
the risk of thrombophlebitis?
a. make sure the medication infuses slowly
b. stop the infusion after the client has received half the dosage.
c. make sure the solution is not dilute
d. request a prescription for intermittent dosing
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a. make sure the medication
c. baseline BUN and creatinine
infuses slowly
Nursing Exam 1 | Actual Questions and
Answers Latest Updated (Graded A+)-
Chamberlain
Correct
Incorrect
NR293/NR293 Exam 1
1 of 107
Term
A nurse is caring for a client who has a pseudomonas infection and a
new prescription for ticarcillin-clavulanate. Which of the following
should the nurse collect before administering this medication?
a. indications of superinfeciton
b. peak and trough medication levels
c. baseline BUN and creatinine
d. history of allergy to aminoglycoside antibiotics
,Give this one a try later!
a. seizures can occur with this a. I have noticed my urine is orange in
medication color.
d. loss of red/green color
c. baseline BUN and creatinine
discrimination
Don't know?
2 of 107
Term
works at any phase of the cell replication cycle
antineoplastic
Give this one a try later!
Prophylactic therapy Cell NON-specific drugs
Zidovudine/Retrovir Pregnancy Drug Categories
Don't know?
3 of 107
,Definition
Cephalosporins
Give this one a try later!
Cephalexin - four generations
increasing reach to CSF, effectiveness on gram-negatives
cross-sensitivity to penicillins
caution w/ renal impairment
may cause alcohol sensitivity
take oral meds with food, liquids in refrigerator
A nurse is caring for a client taking streptomycin. Which of the following
medications should the nurse identify as increasing the risk of developing
ototoxicity when taken with streptomycin?
a. cefoxitin
b. furosemide
c. naproxen
d. amphotericin b
-common for allergic reactions
interactions: NSAIDS, oral contraceptives, warfarin
Deactivates aminoglycosides
Augmentin = amoxicillin and clavulanate
Includes: penicillin, cephalosporins, macrolides, carbapenems, and monobactams
, A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a preschooler. The nurse should
use which of the following measurements to calculate the medication dosage for
this client?
A. body mass index
B. height
c. weight
d. rule of 9s
Don't know?
4 of 107
Term
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion
of erythromycin lactobionate to treat a Bordetella pertussis infection.
Which of the following actions should the nurse perform to minimize
the risk of thrombophlebitis?
a. make sure the medication infuses slowly
b. stop the infusion after the client has received half the dosage.
c. make sure the solution is not dilute
d. request a prescription for intermittent dosing
Give this one a try later!
a. make sure the medication
c. baseline BUN and creatinine
infuses slowly
