Chapter 8, Problem 6CRQ

A newly admitted patient reports a penicillin aller­y. The prescriber has ordered a second-­eneration cephalosporin as part of the therapy. Which nursin­ action is appropriate?a) Call the prescriber to clarify the order because of the patient’s aller­y.b )Give the medication, and monitor for adverse effects.c) Ask the pharmacy to chan­e the order to a first-­eneration cephalosporin.d )Administer the dru­ with a nonsteroidal antiinflamma￾tory dru­ to reduce adverse effects

5. A physician orders Vistaril 50 mg IM stat for a patient with pruritus (itching). The patient weighs 132 pounds. A. What is the recommended dosage range in mg for this patient? B. Is the dose safe as ordered? C. How many mL of Vistaril should be injected? D. What is the maximum recommended mg per day?

1. Laboratory tests that are initially run to determine thepresence o any liver disease include:a. liver enzymes only.b. viral antigens and antibodies, serum cholesterol.c. hepatitis antigens and antibodies, coagulation times,and serum proteins.d. bilirubin, liver enzymes, prothrombin time (P ), andalbumin. 2-Blockage o the bile ducts or blockage o bile ow romwithin the liver due to in ammation will stop normal bileow. T is is re erred to as:a. hepatitis.b. hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).c. cholestasis.d. cirrhosis 3-A woman visits her physician with symptoms o jaundice,hepatic pain, and chalky-appearing stools. Lab valuesindicate elevated conjugated bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and γ–glutamyltrans erase (GG ). T esendings are most likely due to:a. hemolytic anemia.b. ine ective erythropoiesis.c. cholestasis due to gallstones.d. Reye syndrome. 4- type o portal hypertension seen in the majority ocases is sinusoidal hypertension, which is most commonly caused by:a. blockage o…

16. Which of the following can you do to prevent foodborne illnesses?A. Clean your hands and produceB. Separate meat and non-meat during preparationC. Chill foods at low enough temperatureD. All of the above17. Food additives includeA. PreservativesB.Nutrients C. Flavor enhancers D.All of the above

10. When handling fresh fruit, the best time to wash hands isA) before eating.B) after eating.C) when they feel sticky.D) when seeds are present.11. The USDA, the FDA, the EPA areA) government agencies which regulate food labels.B) involved in food safety.C) responsibility for issuing health advisories for other countries. D) the regulating agencies for prescription and over-the-counter medications.12. Which of the following substances is most likely to cause foodborne illness?A) intentional and unintentional additivesB) peeled fruitC) peeled vegetablesD) pasteurized milk

6. Which of the following is not a chronic disease of the elderly?Select one:!a. Arthiritisb. Feverc. Diabetes

Most cases of food intoxication are caused by a. Salmonella enteritidis c. hepatitis A virus b. Staphylococcus aureus d. Giardia lamblia

8) Which of the following factors will NOT affect the rate of drug absorption into the body. A) Food in the stomach B) Route of administration C) Patient's mental state D) Stomach acidity

1. A patient who is scheduled for repair of inguinal hernia has a history of obesity, smoker’s cough and heavy lifting following a previous inguinal repair. Based on the history, the MOST likely cause for the herniation is: a.Obesity b.Intestinal obstruction c.Failure of resected muscles in previous operations to heal properly d.Chronic cough and heavy lifting   2. Warm sitz bath is prescribed three or four times a day after hemorrhoidectomy. Implementation should be delayed until at least 12 hours postoperatively to avoid inducing: a.Constipation b.Hemorrhage c.Rectal spasm d.Urinary retention