UTA PHARM - EXAM 2 test bank
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) [GRADE
A+]
The nurse is preparing to use an antiseptic. Which statement is correct regarding how
antiseptics differ from disinfectants?
a.
Antiseptics are used to sterilize surgical equipment.
b.
Disinfectants are used as preoperative skin preparation.
c.
Antiseptics are used only on living tissue to kill microorganisms.
d.
Disinfectants are used only on nonliving objects to destroy organisms. - correct
answer D
A patient with a long-term intravenous catheter is going home. The nurse knows that
if he is allergic to seafood, which antiseptic agent is contraindicated?
a.
Chlorhexidine gluconate (Hibiclens)
, UTA PHARM - EXAM 2 test bank
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) [GRADE
A+]
b.
Hydrogen peroxide
c.
Povidone-iodine (Betadine)
d.
Isopropyl alcohol - correct answer C
During antibiotic therapy, the nurse will monitor closely for signs and symptoms of a
hypersensitivity reaction. Which of these assessment findings may be an indication of
a hypersensitivity reaction? (Select all that apply.)
a.
Wheezing
b.
Diarrhea
c.
Shortness of breath
d.
Swelling of the tongue
, UTA PHARM - EXAM 2 test bank
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) [GRADE
A+]
e.
Itching
f.
Black, hairy tongue - correct answer A,C,D,E
The nurse is reviewing the medication history of a patient who will be taking a
sulfonamide antibiotic. During sulfonamide therapy, a significant drug interaction
may occur with which of these drugs or drug classes? (Select all that apply.)
a.
Opioids
b.
Oral contraceptives
c.
Sulfonylureas
d.
Antihistamines
e.
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
, UTA PHARM - EXAM 2 test bank
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) [GRADE
A+]
f.
Warfarin (Coumadin) - correct answer B,C,E,F
When a patient is on aminoglycoside therapy, the nurse will monitor the patient for
which indicators of potential toxicity?
a.
Fever
b.
White blood cell count of 8000 cells/mm3
c.
Tinnitus and dizziness
d.
Decreased blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels - correct answer C
The nurse is administering a vancomycin (Vancocin) infusion. Which measure is
appropriate for the nurse to implement in order to reduce complications that may
occur with this drug's administration?
a.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) [GRADE
A+]
The nurse is preparing to use an antiseptic. Which statement is correct regarding how
antiseptics differ from disinfectants?
a.
Antiseptics are used to sterilize surgical equipment.
b.
Disinfectants are used as preoperative skin preparation.
c.
Antiseptics are used only on living tissue to kill microorganisms.
d.
Disinfectants are used only on nonliving objects to destroy organisms. - correct
answer D
A patient with a long-term intravenous catheter is going home. The nurse knows that
if he is allergic to seafood, which antiseptic agent is contraindicated?
a.
Chlorhexidine gluconate (Hibiclens)
, UTA PHARM - EXAM 2 test bank
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) [GRADE
A+]
b.
Hydrogen peroxide
c.
Povidone-iodine (Betadine)
d.
Isopropyl alcohol - correct answer C
During antibiotic therapy, the nurse will monitor closely for signs and symptoms of a
hypersensitivity reaction. Which of these assessment findings may be an indication of
a hypersensitivity reaction? (Select all that apply.)
a.
Wheezing
b.
Diarrhea
c.
Shortness of breath
d.
Swelling of the tongue
, UTA PHARM - EXAM 2 test bank
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) [GRADE
A+]
e.
Itching
f.
Black, hairy tongue - correct answer A,C,D,E
The nurse is reviewing the medication history of a patient who will be taking a
sulfonamide antibiotic. During sulfonamide therapy, a significant drug interaction
may occur with which of these drugs or drug classes? (Select all that apply.)
a.
Opioids
b.
Oral contraceptives
c.
Sulfonylureas
d.
Antihistamines
e.
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
, UTA PHARM - EXAM 2 test bank
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) [GRADE
A+]
f.
Warfarin (Coumadin) - correct answer B,C,E,F
When a patient is on aminoglycoside therapy, the nurse will monitor the patient for
which indicators of potential toxicity?
a.
Fever
b.
White blood cell count of 8000 cells/mm3
c.
Tinnitus and dizziness
d.
Decreased blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels - correct answer C
The nurse is administering a vancomycin (Vancocin) infusion. Which measure is
appropriate for the nurse to implement in order to reduce complications that may
occur with this drug's administration?
a.
