NURS 325 FINAL EXAM LATEST 2023 TEST BANK 55 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT CETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+
What are ways to
... [Show More] prevent the spread of germs? - ANSWER>>Hand washing before and after patient care. Use proper technique when starting and I.V. and inserting an I.V. catheter
What are the white patches that are found in Mr. Jones mouth who is immunosuppressed called? - ANSWER>>Oral thrush or oral candidiasis
Mr. Jones was diagnosed with tuberculosis and was told that he would be taking his medication regimen as ordered and to take them the same time every day to decrease chances of resistance. How long is the typical medication regimen for a patient with Tuberculosis? - ANSWER>>6-12 months If taking Isoniazid only daily for 9 months, or Isoniazid with rifapentine once weekly for 3 months. Active: several anti-mycobacterial medications are used to treat a client who has active tuberculosis in order to decrease medication resistance. Treatment usually consists of a four-medication regimen often including isoniazid and rifampin.
What important information should you share with a Mrs. Jones about taking her new medication? - ANSWER>>Mrs. Jones, I am going to give you a new medication called Cipro, we will be using it to treat your urinary tract infection because it is the drug of choice from your culture and sensitivity. I am going to give you this handout that repeats what I am saying to you. Cipro has an increase risk to develop tendinitis ( swelling of a fibrous tissue that connects a bone to a muscle) or have a tendon rupture ( tearing of a fibrous tissue that connects a bone to a muscle). Observe for thrush, vaginal yeast and photosensitivity. Cover up when going in the sun and apply SPF 30 or above. Take this medication with food, no dairy.
Vancomycin can be given p.o., I.V. and rectally. What other important information should you remember about Vancomycin? - ANSWER>>Red Man Syndrome (related to rapid infusions): rashes, itching, flushing, tachycardia, and hypotension, is from giving the infusion too fast or less than 1 hour.
Chronic kidney disease is associated with an increased risk of tinnitus. What important information should you remember about Vancomycin? - ANSWER>>It is ototoxic and causes major toxicity in renal failure. Monitor peak and trough levels. It treats antibiotic associated pseudomembranous colitis due to Clostridium difficile.
Mr. Jones has been admitted to the hospital with overwhelming sepsis. The doctor wrote for blood cultures and for 2 antibiotics to be given. What part of the order should the nurse do first? - ANSWER>>Blood cultures [Show Less]