Nephrotoxicity Case Assignment
Nephrotoxicity Case Assignment
Question 22
A patient is taking rifampin (Rifadin) for active TB. When discussing this drug with the patient, the nurse should stress that
Question 23
A nurse is explaining the use of acyclovir therapy to a 72-year-old man.
Nephrotoxicity is discussed as a major adverse effect in older patients. To minimize the risk of the patient developing this adverse effect, the nurse will advise him to
Question 24
A 9-year-old boy was bought to his primary care provider by his mother with signs and symptoms of hookworm infection and will be sent home with a prescription for mebendazole.
When provided patient and family education, the nurse should teach the mother with which of the following measures to avoid reinfection following treatment?
Question 25
A nurse is caring for a patient who is on amphotericin B. On morning rounds the patient reports weakness, numbness, and a tingling sensation in his feet. What would be a priority action by the nurse?
Question 26
A nurse is providing education to a patient who is taking INH. The nurse will advise the patient to avoid which of the following foods?
Question 27
A child is taking permethrin for head lice. The nurse will instruct her mother to Question 28
A patient is receiving cefazolin in combination with anticoagulants. To minimize the adverse effects during therapy, the nurse will
Question 29
Which of the following would a nurse assess for in a patient who is taking polymyxin B systemically?
Question 30
A 30-year-old African-American woman tested positive for TB and is prescribed isoniazid. The nurse will plan the patient’s care to include close monitoring of the drug therapy because
Question 31
A patient is receiving long-term clindamycin therapy for a life-threatening infection. The nurse will begin by monitoring this drug therapy by obtaining Question 32
A 45-year-old female patient is prescribed ciprofloxacin to treat a bronchial infection. A nursing assessment revealed that she started taking daily vitamin supplements about 2 years ago. To maximize the therapeutic effects of the ciprofloxacin therapy, the nurse should advise the patient to
Question 33
A 7-year-old child has tonsillitis and is prescribed penicillin V, which is to be administered at home. The nurse will instruct the parents to administer the drug
Question 34
A 15-year-old patient has meningitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae. She is being treated with chloramphenicol. The most important nursing action for this patient would be to monitor
Question 35
A 49-year-old farmer who normally enjoys good health has become seriously ill in recent days and the results of an extensive diagnostic work up have resulted in a diagnosis of histoplasmosis. The patient has been admitted to the hospital and has begun treatment with amphotericin B. The nurse who is providing care for the patient should prioritize which of the following diagnostic results during his course of treatment?
