Nur 635 Final Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

Harold, a 42-year-old African American, has moderate persistent asthma. Which of the following asthma medications should be used cautiously, if at all? A.Betamethasone, an inhaled corticosteroid B.Salmeterol, an inhaled long-acting beta-agonist C.Albuterol, a short-acting beta-agonist D.Montelukast, a leukotriene modifier {Ans: B.Salmeterol, an inhaled long-acting beta-agonist}Which condition would cause the nurse to withhold a PRN order for magnesium hydroxide? a. Chronic renal failure b. Cirrhosis c. Hemorrhoids d. Prostatitis {Ans: a. Chronic renal failure Magnesium can accumulate to toxic levels in patients with renal dysfunction. The nurse should withhold the medication. Magnesium hydroxide is not contraindicated for patients with hemorrhoids, prostatitis, or cirrhosis}The nurse is caring for a patient receiving intravenous acyclovir [Zovirax]. To prevent nephrotoxicity associated with intravenous acyclovir, the nurse will: a. hydrate the patient during the infusion and for 2 hours after the infusion. b. increase the patient's intake of foods rich in vitamin C. c. monitor urinary output every 30 minutes. d. provide a low-protein diet for 1 day before and 2 days after the acyclovir infusion. {Ans: a. hydrate the patient during the infusion and for 2 hours after the infusion.}A child with an ear infection is not responding to treatment with amoxicillin