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Pick the true statement:
- A. Amox- Clavulanic, Clavulanic increases amox activity
- B. Sublactum is used in treatment of Leprosy
- C. Aztreonam is a metabolite of clarithromycin
- D. Cilastatin imipenam- cilastatin prevents hydrolysis of imipenam
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sulbactam is used in leprosy treatment; other statements are incorrect (e.g., clavulanic enhances amoxicillin, cilastatin protects imipenem).
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An example of a first-dose reaction that may occur includes:
- A. Orthostatic hypotension that does not occur with repeated doses
- B. Purple glove syndrome with phenytoin use
- C. Hemolytic anemia from ceftriaxone use
- D. Contact dermatitis from neomycin use
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hemolytic anemia from ceftriaxone can occur after the first dose as a Type II reaction, unlike orthostatic hypotension (A, adaptive) or others (B, D, later onset).
A nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a client who is prescribed an oral medication. As part of the plan, the nurse expects to describe the importance of absorption. The nurse would integrate knowledge of which of the following as a mechanism for absorption in the gastrointestinal tract? Select one that does not apply.
- A. Active transport
- B. Transposition
- C. Passive transport
- D. Pinocytosis
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: During absorption, the drug particles in the GI tract are moved into the body fluids via active transport, passive transport, and pinocytosis.
A 32-year-old female is admitted to your unit with a diagnosis of hypovolemia. You are writing a care plan for this patient. You know that an appropriate nursing diagnosis to help prevent medication errors is what?
- A. Dysfunctional gastrointestinal motility
- B. Ineffective self health maintenance
- C. Risk for injury
- D. Deficient fluid volume
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypovolemia aligns with 'Deficient fluid volume,' guiding drug therapy to correct volume status and prevent errors.
Which of the following is natural mineralcorticoid:
- A. Methylprednisolone
- B. Betamethasone
- C. Triamcinolone
- D. Aldosterone
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aldosterone is the natural mineralocorticoid regulating sodium and potassium balance.
A patient who is taking isoniazid (INH) as part of a two-drug tuberculosis treatment regimen reports tingling of the fingers and toes. The nurse will recommend discussing which treatment with the provider?
- A. Adding pyrazinamide
- B. Changing to ethambutol
- C. Increasing oral fluid intake
- D. Taking pyridoxine (B6)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pyridoxine prevents INH-induced neuropathy (tingling); changing drugs or fluids doesn't address this. Peripheral neuropathy is an adverse reaction to INH, so pyridoxine is usually given to prevent this.