NURS 180 - Presentation NCLEX QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 100%
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A nurse is obtaining a medication history from a client who is to receive
imipenem-cilastatin IV to treat infection. Which of the following medications the
client also receives put them at risk for a medication interactions?
A. Regular Insulin
B.Furosemide
C.Valproic acid
D.Ferrous Sulfate - ANSWER C. Valproic acid
Rationale - Imipenem-Cilastatin decreases the blood levels of valproic acid, an
anti-seizure medications, putting the client at risk for increased seizure activity. If
the client must take these two medications concurrently, the nurse should
monitor for seizures.
Which receptor must be inhibited in order for the antibiotic to be absorbed into
the tissue?
A. Vita D
B. DHP-1 (Renal dehydropeptidase I)
C. DHP-2 (Renal dehydropeptidase II)
D. SYSR-1 - ANSWER B. DHP-1
, Rationale - Needs to be inhibited in order for Imipenem to penetrate the tissues.
A patient is taking vancomycin, what is of greatest concern?
A. "I will take my full prescription, even though I feel better."
B. "I will take my allergy medicine in the morning."
C. "I will stay away from drugs that can further harm my kidneys."
D. "I'm taking vancomycin to help the infection in the intestines." - ANSWER B.
"I will take my allergy medicine in the morning."
Rationale - Antihistamines are contraindicated for vancomycin
When taking vancomycin, which of the following is NOT an adverse effect?
A. Ototoxicity
B. Nephrotoxicity
C. GI discomfort
D. Sun sensitivity - ANSWER D. Sun sensitivity
Rationale - Vancomycin does not cause sun sensitivity
A client who is allergic to penicillin is at an increased risk for an allergy to which
drug?
A: Cefoxitin Sodium
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