Question 1
A patient is visited by an ophthalmologist on a medical-surgical unit. The doctor administers
a mydriatic during her examination. What assessment finding would the nurse expect to find
immediately following the examination?
Answers:
The patient's pupils are dilated.
A white, opaque film will form over the cornea.
The patient's tears will be green.
The patient's pupils are constricted.
Question 2
The nurse administers cefotetan, a 2nd generation cephalosporin, to a client who also is
taking warfarin, an anticoagulant. The nurse should monitor the carefully for what potential
consequence?
Answers:
Increased WBCs.
Elevated cefotetan levels.
Bruising or bleeding gums.
Hyperkalemia
Question 3
The nurse is providing education about doxycycline, a tetracycline. Which statement by the
client best demonstrates understanding of the administration of this
medication?