A nurse instructs a new mother on immunizations. An immunization produces
A) Active immunity
B) Humoral immunity
C) Passive immunity
D) Antigen immunity
Ans: A
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A 37-year-old man has been diagnosed with Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (PCP) and has been prescribed intravenous pentamidine isethionate (Pentam 300). In order to enhance the therapeutic effects of the drug, the nurse will
A) administer the drug by itself. B) administer it with a saline solution. C) place the patient in an upright position for administration. D) give the drug at bedtime to ensure faster absorption.
A client with diabetes who is taking an oral antidiabetic agent is diagnosed with tuberculosis and is prescribed rifampin. The nurse would instruct the client about which of the following?
A) Increased risk for bleeding B) Greater risk for hepatotoxicity C) Increased blood glucose levels D) Risk for increased blood pressure
A patient diagnosed with gout is concerned that the small "lumps" on his ear and big toe will become lodged in his blood, resulting in a blood clot. What explanation by the nurse is the most accurate response to this patient?
1. "Clots will not develop if you take your anti-gout medicine." 2. "Unfortunately, this is a common complication associated with gout." 3. "You will need to talk with the physician during your next visit." 4. "These ‘lumps' do not cause clot development."
Follow-up teaching for a client who has just had a squamous cell carcinoma removed from the skin must include: Select all that apply
1. Inspecting the skin vigilantly on a routine basis. 2. Having caregiver inspect the hard-to-visualize areas of the body. 3. Reporting any suspicious-looking areas to the primary health care provider. 4. Using sunscreen routinely. 5. Covering areas where the cancer has occurred with clothing or hats.