NURS 6521 (NURS6521)

NUR 265 EXAM 3 REVIEW GRADED A+

The nurse is caring for a patient who has recurrent wound infections. The patient’s current infection is not responding to an antibiotic that has been used successfully several times in the past. The nurse understands that this is most likely due to: acquired bacterial resistance. cross-resistance. inherent bacterial resistance. transferred resistance. The nurse is preparing to administer the first dose of an antibiotic to a patient admitted for a urinary tract infection. Which act...

A patient who experiences motion sickness when flying asks the nurse the best time to take the medication prescribed to prevent motion sickness for a 0900 flight. The nurse will instruct the patient to take the medication at which time? As needed, at the first sign of nausea At 0700, before leaving for the airport At 0830, just prior to boarding the plane When seated, just prior to takeoff The nurse is caring for a patient who has unexplained, recurrent vomiting and who is unable to keep...

A nursing student asks the nurse to explain the role of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and its role in inflammation. The nurse will explain that COX-2 Converts arachidonic acid into prostaglandins. Directly causes vasodilation and increased capillary permeability. Irritates the gastric mucosa to cause gastrointestinal upset. Inactivates bradykinins to cause inflammation and pain. A nursing student asks how nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) work to suppress inflammation and reduce...

Which drugs will go through a pharmaceutic phase after it is administered? Subcutaneous antiglycemics Oral analgesics Intravenous vasopressors Intramuscular cephalosporins The nurse is preparing to administer an oral medication and wants to ensure a rapid drug action. Which form of the medication will the nurse administer? Tablet Liquid solution Enteric-coated pill Capsule The nurse is teaching a patient who will be discharged home with a prescription for an enteric-coated tabl...