A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a severe infection and has been receiving cefotaxime for the past week. Which of the following findings indicates a potentially serious adverse reaction to this medication that the nurse should report to the provider?

A nurse is obtaining a medication history from a client who is to receive imipenem- cilastatin IV to treat an infection. Which of the following medications the client also receives increases the risk for a medication interaction?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a cerebral spinal fluid infection with gram-negative bacteria. Which of the following cephalosporin antibiotics should the nurse expect to administer IV to treat this infection?

A nurse is preparing to administer penicillin V to a client who has a streptococcal infection. The client reports difficulty swallowing the tablets and doesn't "do well" with liquid or chewable medications because of the taste, even when the nurse mixes medication from food. The nurse should request a prescription for which of the following?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about taking tetracycline to treat a GI infection due to Helicobacter pylori. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the instructions?

A nurse is monitoring the administration of gentamicin by IV infusion at 0900. The medication will take 1 hr to infuse. When should the nurse plan to obtain a blood sample for peak blood level gentamycin?

A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has subacute bacterial endocarditis and is receiving several antibiotics, including streptomycin IM. For which of the following manifestations should the nurse monitor for?

The nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is starting a course of gentamicin by IV infusion for a serious respiratory infection. For which of the following manifestations should the nurse monitor as an adverse effect of this medication?

A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is undergoing preparation for extensive colorectal surgery. Which of the following oral antibiotics should the nurse expect to administer specifically to suppress normal flora in the GI tract?

A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has a wound infection. Which of the following actions should the nurse recommend as the priority?

A nurse is reviewing information with a peer about antimicrobial therapy. The nurse should identify that affective penetration can be impeded by which of the following conditions?

A nurse is reviewing prophylactic antimicrobial therapy with the charge nurse. Whuch of the following actions should the nurse take considering this type of therapy?

A nurse is reviewing a client's medication history notes an allergy to sulfonamides. This allergy is a contraindication for taking which of the following medications?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for nitrofurantoin. Which of the following information should the nurse include?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about nitrofurantoin. Which of the following information should the nurse include?

A nurse is contributing to the discharge of a female client who has a new prescription for trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. Which of the following information should the nurse include?

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has been taking ofloxacin for a urinary tract infection. Which of the following statements should the nurse report to the provider?

A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus, pulmonary tuberculosis, and a new prescription for isoniazid. Which of the following supplements should the nurse expect to administer to prevent an adverse effect of INH?

A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving IV B for treatment of systemic fungal infection. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor for?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who was beginning a course of metronidazole to treat infection. For which of the following findings of an adverse effect should the nurse instruct the client as a priority to stop taking metronidazole and notify the provider?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has active tuberculosis about the treatment regimen. The client asks why four medications are necessary. Which of the following responses should the nurse take?