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The client with acute myelocytic leukemia is being treated with busulfan (Myleran). Which laboratory value would the nurse specifically monitor during treatment with this medication?
- A. Clotting time
- B. Uric acid level
- C. Potassium level
- D. Blood glucose level
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Busulfan (Myleran) can cause an increase in the uric acid level. Hyperuricemia can produce uric acid nephropathy, renal stones, and acute renal failure. Options 1, 3, and 4 are not specifically related to this medication.
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A patient is diagnosed with histoplasmosis and will begin taking ketoconazole. What information will the nurse include when teaching this patient about this medication?
- A. Take the medicine twice daily
- B. Take the medication with food
- C. You may consume small amounts of alcohol
- D. You will not need lab tests while taking this drug
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ketoconazole absorption improves with food; it's once daily, and alcohol or no labs are incorrect. Ketoconazole should be taken with food.
You need to infuse 1,200 mL of a medication over 6 hours with a drop factor of 10 gtt/mL. Calculate the flow rate in drops per minute.
- A. 30 gtt/min
- B. 33 gtt/min
- C. 40 gtt/min
- D. 50 gtt/min
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Flow rate = (1,200 mL 10 gtt/mL) ÷ (6 60) = 12,000 ÷ 360 = 33.33 gtt/min, rounded to 33 gtt/min (same as Q4).
Rho immune globulin (RhoGAM) is given to:
- A. Infants born to women who are Rh positive
- B. Sexual partners of Rh-positive women
- C. Rh-negative women after a birth, miscarriage, or abortion
- D. Rh-negative women at 36 weeks gestation
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: RhoGAM prevents Rh sensitization in Rh-negative women post-delivery; it's not for infants , partners , or late gestation alone.
Beta blockers are prescribed for diabetics with caution because of their ability to produce hypoglycemia and block the common symptoms of it. Which of the following symptoms of hypoglycemia is not blocked by these drugs and so can be used to warn diabetics of possible decreased blood glucose?
- A. Dizziness
- B. Increased heart rate
- C. Nervousness and shakiness
- D. Diaphoresis
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diaphoresis (sweating) is not blocked by beta blockers and signals hypoglycemia.
B-Blockers are contra indicated in
- A. Hypertension
- B. Congestive cardiac failure
- C. Anxiety states
- D. Hyperthyroidis m
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Beta-blockers worsen congestive heart failure.