Question 1

Which of the following laboratory tests will be performed to determine whether a specific bacterium is resistant to a specific drug?

Accepted Answer

A)  Culture and sensitivity test
B)  Complete blood count
C)  Blood urea nitrogen
D)  UrinalysisE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 2

A client receiving chemotherapy has a very low white blood cell count.Antibiotic therapy is initiated.What rationales should the nurse provide for the addition of this drug? Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

Accepted Answer

A)  You have an infection.
B)  We would like to prevent you from developing any infections.
C)  Chemotherapy often causes infections.
D)  This antibiotic will help your chemotherapy fight off your cancer.
E)  If you are developing an infection,this medication will help kill it out early.F) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 3

The nurse plans to teach the client with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) about bacterial infections.Which information should the nurse include in this teaching? Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

Accepted Answer

A)  "If just a few bacteria make you sick,this is virulence."
B)  "Most bacteria have developed antibiotic resistance."
C)  "Pathogens are divided into two classes,bacteria and viruses."
D)  "Pathogenicity means the bacteria can cause an infection."
E)  "Actually,most bacteria will not harm us."F) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 4

The physician orders penicillin for a female client who has a sinus infection.What is a priority to ask the client prior to administering the medication?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Are you pregnant?"
B)  "Do you plan to become pregnant?"
C)  "Are you breastfeeding?"
D)  "Are you taking birth control pills?"E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 5

A client has been prescribed trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Septra) for treatment of a urinary tract infection.Which comments,made by the client,would the nurse discuss with the prescriber before allowing the client to leave the clinic? Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

Accepted Answer

A)  "My husband and I plan to start a family as soon as possible."
B)  "I forgot to take my potassium supplement today."
C)  "Is it okay to take this with my warfarin?"
D)  "It is so cloudy today."
E)  "My 80-year-old mother is coming to visit today."F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Exam 34: Drugs for Bacterial Infections

The physician orders penicillin for a female client who has a sinus infection.What is a priority to ask the client prior to administering the medication?

Correct Answer
verified

The nurse plans to teach the client with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) about bacterial infections.Which information should the nurse include in this teaching? Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

A client receiving chemotherapy has a very low white blood cell count.Antibiotic therapy is initiated.What rationales should the nurse provide for the addition of this drug? Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

Correct Answer
verified

Which of the following laboratory tests will be performed to determine whether a specific bacterium is resistant to a specific drug?

Correct Answer
verified

Exam 34: Drugs for Bacterial Infections

The physician orders penicillin for a female client who has a sinus infection.What is a priority to ask the client prior to administering the medication?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The nurse plans to teach the client with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) about bacterial infections.Which information should the nurse include in this teaching? Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

A client receiving chemotherapy has a very low white blood cell count.Antibiotic therapy is initiated.What rationales should the nurse provide for the addition of this drug? Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following laboratory tests will be performed to determine whether a specific bacterium is resistant to a specific drug?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified