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Focus on Nursing Pharmacology, 8th Edition by Amy M. Karch – Test Bank
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A 42-year-old male patient is brought to the emergency department by ambulance. The patient is in dist suspects an anaphylactic reaction resulting from taking oral penicillin. What assessment findings are
making this diagnosis?
A 42-year-old male patient is brought to the emergency department by ambulance. The patient is in di...
An anaphylactic reaction is an immune reaction that causes a massive release of histamine, which res and swelling that can lead to respiratory distress and increased blood pressure. A decreased hem
decreased urine output suggests a cytotoxic reaction. An increased temperature and swollen joints c serum sickness. Profuse sweating and decreased blood pressure may indicate cardiac-related
A nurse is providing teaching to a group of patients who are beginning drug therapy for acquired imm syndrome (AIDS). What should be included in her instructions to the group?
A nurse is providing teaching to a group of patients who are beginning drug therapy for acquired imm...
Poisoning resulting from overdosage can lead to the potential for fatal reactions when more than one b affected. Liver, not kidney, injury can be caused by the first-pass effect and can cause the skin to ha appearance. Most drugs are metabolized in the liver but liver damage causes jaundice, manifested as a the skin and sclera. Dark red papules appearing on limbs are characteristic of Stevens-Johnson sy
potentially fatal erythema multiforme exudativum, which should be reported but is not due to liver
The pharmacology instructor is talking to the nursing students about potassium-sparing diuretics and lead to hyperkalemia, indicated by what assessment finding?
The pharmacology instructor is talking to the nursing students about potassium-sparing diuretics and...
The normal range of serum potassium for an adult is 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L. A level higher than 5.0 mEq/L hyperkalemia. Normal urinary output is between 1,500 and 2,000 cc per day. Urinary output below 1,0 would include oliguria and would indicate hyperkalemia. A decrease in blood pressure and pulse c hypokalemia. Hyperkalemia refers to an elevated potassium level and not an elevated calcium
Oral antidiabetic drugs can cause alterations in glucose metabolism. Patients who are taking these dru
to be observed for what?
Oral antidiabetic drugs can cause alterations in glucose metabolism. Patients who are taking these d...
Antidiabetic medications decrease blood glucose levels. If levels fall too low, symptoms of hypoglycemi confusion and lack of coordination. Elevated blood glucose levels can occur when the patient does medications. With inadequate dosage, hyperglycemia can occur, resulting in increased urination in a eliminate serum glucose, deep Kussmaul’s respirations to reduce blood pH by eliminating carbon diox
hot or flushed skin.
A 68-year-old patient who must take antihistamines for severe allergies is planning a vacation to Mexico
encourage the patient to do what?
A 68-year-old patient who must take antihistamines for severe allergies is planning a vacation to Me...
Antihistamines can cause anticholinergic effects, which would result in decreased sweating and place high risk for heat stroke. Avoiding the hottest part of the day will help prevent dehydration and heat Extreme restlessness could indicate Parkinson-like syndrome not usually associated with antihistamin thirst is characteristic of hyperglycemia. Hallucinations are associated with drugs that affect neurologi Further, nurses should never tell patients to decrease or discontinue a drug unless the prescriber has i
to do so.
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