Nr293 Pharmacology Exam 1 - Questions, Answers And Feedback

B. Epistaxis Cefotetan is an antibiotic that affects vitamin K levels, which can result in bleeding and epistaxis. It is a second generation cephalosporin. {Ans: A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving cefotetan 1 g via intermittent IV bolus every 12 hours to treat a postoperative infection. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse monitor for as an adverse effect of the medication? A. disorientation B. epistaxis C. constipation D. jaundice}A. red-ringed urine {Ans: A nurse is caring for a client who has tuberculosis and is taking rifampin. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following findings as an adverse effect of rifampin? A. red-ringed urine b. tinnitus c. blurred vision d. dry mouth}c. baseline BUN and creatinine {Ans: A nurse is caring for a client who has a pseudomonas infection and a new prescription for ticarcillin-clavulanate. Which of the following should the nurse collect before administering this medication? a. indications of superinfeciton b. peak and trough medication levels c. baseline BUN and creatinine d. history of allergy to aminoglycoside antibiotics}Neutropenia w/ Oncology patient {Ans: -fever of 100.5+ -chills or sweating -sore throat -abdominal pain -pain near anus -pain/burning