Pharm Exam 3 Review Questions With Verified Correct Answers.
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NURS 8024
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NURS 8024
1.The nurse has provided patient teaching for a patient who will be discharged to home on an anti-
infective. What statement made by the patient indicates the nurse needs to provide additional teaching
concerning the use of anti-infectives?
A) Antibiotics will not help me when I have a viral inf...
Pharm Exam 3 Review Questions With
Verified Correct Answers.
1.The nurse has provided patient teaching for a patient who will be discharged to home on an anti-
infective. What statement made by the patient indicates the nurse needs to provide additional teaching
concerning the use of anti-infectives?
A) Antibiotics will not help me when I have a viral infection.
B) A bacterial culture will be done before antibiotics are prescribed for me.
C) I could develop diarrhea as a result of taking an antibiotic.
D) I will stop taking the antibiotic as soon as I feel better. - Answer Ans: D
2.The nurse attends a class on preventing resistance to anti-infectives and learns that the critical concept
in preventing the development of resistant strains of microbes is what?
A) Exposure of pathogens to an antimicrobial agent without cellular death
B) Drug dosages that are below a therapeutic level
C) The duration of drug use
D) Frequency of drug ingestion - Answer Ans: C
3.When conducting patient teaching about using antibiotic medications, what is it critical for the nurse to
include to help stop the development of resistant strains of microorganisms?
A) Antibiotics should be used quickly to treat colds and other viral infections before the invading
organism has a chance to multiply.
B) Antibiotic dosage should be reduced and used for shorter periods of time to reduce unnecessary
exposure to the drug.
C) Prescriptions for antibiotics should be readily available so they can be filled as soon as patients
suspect they have an infection.
D) It is very important to take the full course of an antibiotic as prescribed and not save remaining
, drugs for future infections. - Answer D) It is very important to take the full course of an antibiotic as
prescribed and not save remaining
drugs for future infections.
4. The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a patient who is being sent home on oral tetracycline
(Sumycin). What instructions should the nurse include?
A) Take the medication only once a day.
B) Check pulse rate and hold the drug if lower than 60 beats per minute (bpm).
C) Take the drug on an empty stomach.
D) Take the medication with 2 ounces of water. - Answer Ans: C
5. A 28-year-old patient has been prescribed penicillin for the first time. What nursing diagnosis would
be
most appropriate for this patient?
A) Acute pain related to gastrointestinal (GI) effects of the drug
B) Deficient knowledge regarding drug therapy
C) Imbalance nutrition: less than body requirements related to multiple GI effects of the drug
D) Constipation - Answer Ans: B
6. The nurse is caring for a 62-year-old patient who is receiving IV gentamicin (Garamycin). The patient
complains of difficulty hearing. What should the nurse do?
A) Hold the dose and notify the physician immediately.
B) Administer the dose and speak in a louder voice when talking to the patient.
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C) Administer the dose and report this information to the oncoming nurse.
D) Administer the dose and document the finding in the nurse's notes. - Answer Ans: A
7. The nurse is preparing to contact the physician for an antibiotic order for the patient's infection. What
information will the nurse be prepared to provide for the physician to choose the proper antibiotic?
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