NUR 2407 WEEK 4 QUIZ
PHARMACOLOGY
QUESTION 1
1. Which of these clients would be most at risk for an allergic reaction to a penicillin injection
2. A
... [Show More] client who had a hypotensive episode following a stress treadmill study with contrast
A client who has a history of asthma triggered by food allergies
A client who reports an episode of hives after taking grape flavored acetaminophen
A client who reports a history of a mild rash from penicillin taken 7 years ago.
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QUESTION 2
1. A client states “I’m allergic to Ampicillin. It gives my diarrhea.” How should the nurse respond?
2. A client who reports an episode of hives after taking grape flavored acetaminophen
“Are there other reactions or changes you have when you take this medication?”
“Refusal is your right. I will make a note in your chart that you don’t ever want to take it.”
“Did anyone tell you that if you take it with Yogurt you can avoid that problem?”
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QUESTION 3
1. Shortly after taking Ampicillin, a client arrives in urgent care with difficulty breathing. His vital signs are: respirations 34, blood pressure 94/42, pulse 26, temp 97.4 . His nurse observes hives, scratch markings and wheezes. What are the implications of these findings?
2. This is a stress reaction but it will improve if the nurse applies oxygen for placebo effect.
A mild allergic reaction is occurring but it will resolve if an antihistamine is given.
True allergic reactions are rare, so more testing needs to be done before intervening.
An anaphylactic reaction is occurring and emergency interventions should be initiated
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QUESTION 4
1. The nurse is caring for a client who has been experiencing fever of unknown origin. The prescriber has ordered a broad-spectrum antibiotic. Which intervention is the priority?
2. Administer the antibiotic immediately.
Administer antipyretics as soon as possible.
Obtain all cultures before the antibiotic is administered.
Delay administration of the antibiotic until the culture results are available.
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