Quiz 27 :
Drugs for Bacterial Infections

The nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with a highly virulent organism.The client's family asks what this means.What is the nurse's best response?

The nurse is caring for a client with a bacterial infection.The nurse is explaining this type of infection to the family.The nurse states that bacteria are described and classified by which methods? (Select all that apply.)Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

Which term is used to describe the stain of bacteria?

The nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed a bacteriostatic medication.Which explanation by the nurse about these medications is most appropriate?

The client asks the nurse how bacteria become resistant to antibiotics.What should the nurse include in the response? (Select all that apply.)Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

The nurse is admitting a client with a diagnosis of urinary tract infection.The physician has ordered an IV antibiotic.What is the priority prior to administering this medication?

A sputum culture has been collected and sent for culture and sensitivity.The physician orders a broad-spectrum antibiotic.What is the reason this medication is ordered?

The nurse is discussing treatment for a superinfection with a client and family members.The family asks the nurse what a superinfection is.What is the best response by the nurse?

The nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with a superinfection.What signs and symptoms does the nurse expect upon assessment of the client? (Select all that apply.)Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

A client has been prescribed penicillin (penicillin G).Which serious adverse effect will the nurse monitor for upon assessment?

The client has been prescribed cefotaxime (Claforan).Which infections does the nurse anticipate this client to have? (Select all that apply.)Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

Which of the statements is not correct regarding cephalosporins?

The nurse is instructing a client who has been prescribed tetracycline (Sumycin).What should the nurse advise this client to avoid while taking this medication?

The nurse is admitting a client to the floor with a protozoan infection.Which medication would the nurse expect the physician to order?

The nurse is caring for a client receiving gentamicin IV.Which adverse effect would the nurse report to the prescriber immediately?

The nurse is admitting a client to the acute care floor with methicillin-resistant S.aureus.The nurse would expect the physician to order which medication for this client?

The nurse is discharging a client to home with a prescription for clarithromycin (Biaxin).Which statement by the client indicates understanding of the discharge teaching?

The nurse is admitting a client to the acute care floor.While obtaining the history,the client tells the nurse they are allergic to penicillin.Which medication,if ordered by the prescriber,would be safe for this client?

The nurse is preparing discharge instructions for a client who will be taking penicillin G.The client tells the nurse she is also taking birth control pills.What is the nurse's best response?

A client enters the emergency department with suspected exposure to anthrax.The physician confirms this suspicion and orders the client an antibiotic.Which medication would the nurse expect the physician to order?

The nurse is caring for a client who is being discharged with a prescription for a tetracycline.Which statement,if made by the client,would demonstrate an understanding of the discharge instructions?

The nurse is providing instructions to a client being discharged on ciprofloxacin (Cipro).What should be included in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

A client has been diagnosed with tuberculosis.How long does the nurse anticipate this client will require treatment?

The nurse is caring for a client with tuberculosis.What does the nurse anticipate regarding this client's treatment?

A client has been prescribed isoniazid (INH).Which foods should the client avoid while taking this medication? (Select all that apply.)Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

How do pathogens enter the body to cause disease? (Select all that apply.)Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

A client asks the nurse about the word "pathogen." Which statement by the nurse provides education on pathogen?

A client has been prescribed an antibiotic and overhears the prescriber talking about acquired resistance.The client asks the nurse what this means.Which is the nurse's best statement regarding acquired resistance?

The nurse is preparing to administer penicillin to a client.Upon reviewing the microbiology data of the cultures,the nurse identifies that the bacteria is resistant to penicillin.Which medication does the nurse anticipate the prescriber to prescribe?

The nurse is caring for a client receiving gentamicin IV.Which laboratory tests should the nurse assess prior to administering the medication?

The nurse is caring for a client who was recently admitted from a long-term care facility.The client is prescribed trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole by IV.The nurse understands that the client has which complication?

The nurse is caring for a client who was recently admitted from a long-term care facility.The client is prescribed trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole by IV.Which laboratory tests should the nurse assess prior to administration of the medication?