Endocrine Quiz for pharm module 06
QUESTION 1
1. An elderly client who lives alone in the community is concerned about recent exposure to the flu and
... [Show More] asks for an influenza vaccination. What client education should the nurse provide?
2. “Because exposure has already occurred, the injection will not be of any use to you”
“Protection against the flu should begin about 1 to 2 weeks after injection.”
“A person should not receive the vaccine unless direct contact has been confirmed.”
“The vaccine is given only if the exposures have been verified as type A influenza.”
QUESTION 2
1. When metronidazole (Flagyl) is a component of the H. pylori treatment regimen, what instructions should the client receive?
2. Avoid foods containing tyramine.
Take the drug with food. Take the drug on an empty stomach.
Avoid any alcoholic beverages.
QUESTION 3
1. The nurse is caring for a client who comes to the clinic with tinea corporis, for which the prescriber orders clotrimazole. What education about this medication should the nurse provide?
2. “Use the medication over the entire body once a week for 1
month.”
“Sun exposure will negate the drug’s effects.”
“Continue the therapy for at least 1 week after the symptoms have cleared up.”
“This drug is effective after a single application.”
QUESTION 4
1. A client is receiving Diflucan. What should the nurse know to give this medication safely?
2. It is safe to take in states of liver insufficiency but not with renal insufficiency
It can only be given with orange juice
It is a class D medication but breastfeeding is fine due to its short half life
It is sometimes taken as a single dose because of its lingering effects
QUESTION 5
1. Parents bring their child to the clinic because they suspect the child has pinworms. What education is most important for the nurse to provide to the parents?
2. “Albendazole (Albenza) can only be given once in a life time
“The infestation is not easily spread.” “Everyone in the family should be treated.”
“The treatment should be limited to symptomatic infestations.” [Show Less]