1. The client is prescribedAzithromycin.The nurse recognizes that the client needs furtherteaching or additional teaching when the client states:
a. If
... [Show More] I begin to experience hearing loss, I will report it to my doctor.
b. I should monitor my bowels for development of diarrhea.
c. I can still take antacids at the same time I take this medication.
d. This med can increase the effect of Warfarin.
2. The client is prescribedAcyclovir. The nurse recognizes that the therapeutic response to the drug is:
a. A decrease in candidiasis
b. A decrease in signs and symptoms of the flu
c. A decrease in the signs and symptoms related to mononucleosis
d. A decrease in signs and symptoms related to herpes.
3. The client is prescribed Azithromycin. This medication belongs to the drug class:
a. Glycopeptides
b. Macrolides
c. Aminoglycosides
d. Penicillins
4. The client is prescribed Doxycycline The nurse recognizes that the client needs further teaching or additional teaching when the client states:
a. I should avoid dairy products.
b. I am able to take this med if I am trying to become pregnant
c. I should store this med away from light and heat
d. I should take this med 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating
5. The nurse is orienting a new hired nurse. The client is prescribed Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole. The nurse recognizes that the new hired nurse needs further teaching when
a. She tells the patient to decrease their fluid intake while taking this med
b. She states that Warfarin effects could be increased while taking this med
c. She teaches the patient to avoid the sun and use sunscreen
d. She teaches the patient the medicine may cause GI upset
6. The client is prescribedAmoxicillin. The nurse recognizes that the client needs further teaching or additional teaching when the client states:
a. I am taking this med to treat my urinary tract infection
b. I should finish the entire course of therapy even if I feel better
c. I can continue having sex even if I am on birth control while on this med with no worries
d. I can take this med with food
7. The client is prescribedNystatin. The nurse recognizes that this drug is used for:
a. headache
b. sinus pressure
c. fungal infection
d. treat hypothyroidism
8. The client is prescribed Amoxicillin. The nurse recognizes that the client needs further teaching or additional teaching when the client states:
a. I may experience N&V as a side effect
b. I take this med on an empty stomach
c. I should report side effects to my doctor
d. A superinfection is possible with this med
9. The client is prescribedCeftriaxoneThe nurse recognizes that this drug is used for:
a. surgical prophylaxis
b. headache
c. diarrhea
d. nausea
10. The nurse is orienting a new hired nurse. The client is prescribed a Cephalosporin. The nurse recognizes that the new hired nurse needs further teaching when
a. she states “I can give this to a patient with a penicillin allergy”
b. this class of meds can be used to treat otitis media
c. buttermilk and yogurt can help prevent a superinfection
d. N&V is a side effect of this class of meds
11. The client is prescribed Vancomycin. The nurse recognizes this drug is used for:
a. Otitis media
b. Drug resistant staph aureus
c. Superinfection
d. anthrax
12. The client is prescribedGentamicin. The nurse recognizes that the therapeutic response to the drug is
a. Signs and symptoms associated with UTI are decreased
b. Peripheral neuropathy will be decreased
c. Potassium level will be increased
d. Edema will decrease
Things to remember:
*If a patient is allergic to penicillins and a cephalosporin is ordered by the doctor—DO NOT GIVE—CALL THE DOCTOR.
*If on birth control pills and ordered an antibiotic- use another form of protection- antibiotics DECREASE THE EFFECTIVENESS of the pill
*Tetracyclines (Doxycycline)-DO NOT GIVE TO CHILDREN UNDER 8 YEARS OF AGE-tooth discoloration
*Patient teaching=finish course of antibiotics-report side/adverse effects to doctor
*FLUOROQUINOLONES (Levofloxacin)= increase fluid intake to 2000ml/day or 6-8 glasses
*Sulfonamides (trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole) =drink several quarts of fluids per day to prevent crystals in the urine [Show Less]