Pharmacotherapeutics – NURS 321 |
University of Toronto | 2025/202 |
Complete Exam Questions and Answers
which condition is an adverse effect of sulfonamide antibiotics? select all that apply. one,
some or all responses may be correct.
polyuria
urticaria
pancreatitis
constipation
hepatotoxicity
urticaria, pancreatitis, hepatotoxicity
which reason explains why fluid intake should be increased up to 3000mL per day for a
patient taking sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP)?
To prevent hypotention
To prevent drug-related crystalluria
To prevent mucosal irritation and dryness of the mouth
To maintain the fluid and electrolyte balance in the body
To prevent drug-related crystalluria
which drug is contraindicated for a patient who is recieving erythromycin therapy?
warfarin
digoxin
tetracycline
estrogen-containing contraceptive
warfarin
which nursing intervention is a necessary priority for a patient with type 2 diabetes
mellitus who is started on sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (SMX-TMP)?
, Assess blood sugar
Monitor platelet count
Assess hemoglobin and hematocrit
Take blood pressure every 4 hours
Assess blood sugar
Which information would the nurse include about the adverse effects when educating a
patient who is newly prescribed erythromycin for an ear infection? SATA
anemia
jaundice
palpitations
agranulocytosis
nausea and vomiting
jaundice, palpitations, nausea and vomiting
which of the findings does the nurse report to the primary health care provider to prevent
complications from taking SMX-TMP? SATA
diarrhea
yellowish eyes
blood in urine
shortness of breath
change in the color of the sputum
diarrhea, blood in the urine, shortness of breath
which antibiotic will the nurse expect to administer to this patient as empiric therapy for a
serious intra-abdominal infection?
ampicillin
penicillin V potassium
ticarcillin-clavulanic acid
amoxicillin-clavulanic acid
ticarcillin-clavulanic acid
University of Toronto | 2025/202 |
Complete Exam Questions and Answers
which condition is an adverse effect of sulfonamide antibiotics? select all that apply. one,
some or all responses may be correct.
polyuria
urticaria
pancreatitis
constipation
hepatotoxicity
urticaria, pancreatitis, hepatotoxicity
which reason explains why fluid intake should be increased up to 3000mL per day for a
patient taking sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP)?
To prevent hypotention
To prevent drug-related crystalluria
To prevent mucosal irritation and dryness of the mouth
To maintain the fluid and electrolyte balance in the body
To prevent drug-related crystalluria
which drug is contraindicated for a patient who is recieving erythromycin therapy?
warfarin
digoxin
tetracycline
estrogen-containing contraceptive
warfarin
which nursing intervention is a necessary priority for a patient with type 2 diabetes
mellitus who is started on sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (SMX-TMP)?
, Assess blood sugar
Monitor platelet count
Assess hemoglobin and hematocrit
Take blood pressure every 4 hours
Assess blood sugar
Which information would the nurse include about the adverse effects when educating a
patient who is newly prescribed erythromycin for an ear infection? SATA
anemia
jaundice
palpitations
agranulocytosis
nausea and vomiting
jaundice, palpitations, nausea and vomiting
which of the findings does the nurse report to the primary health care provider to prevent
complications from taking SMX-TMP? SATA
diarrhea
yellowish eyes
blood in urine
shortness of breath
change in the color of the sputum
diarrhea, blood in the urine, shortness of breath
which antibiotic will the nurse expect to administer to this patient as empiric therapy for a
serious intra-abdominal infection?
ampicillin
penicillin V potassium
ticarcillin-clavulanic acid
amoxicillin-clavulanic acid
ticarcillin-clavulanic acid
