The nurse would question an order for carbenicillin for a patient with a urinary infection if the patient is: (Select all that apply.)
a. over 80 years of age.
b. allergic to penicillin.
c. taking warfarin.
d. taking oral contraceptives.
e. hypertensive.
B, C, D
Carbenicillin is an extended-spectrum penicillin medication. It interferes with the effectiveness of oral birth control medication and warfarin and should not be given to people allergic to penicillin.
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A patient has just been told that her cancer has metastasized to her right kidney. An interferon (Aldesleukin) has been prescribed to treat this metastasis. The patient asks why this interferon is ordered. What is the nurse's best response?
A) "Aldesleukin has been shown to protect autologous tumor cells." B) "Aldesleukin has been shown to inhibit tumor growth." C) "Aldesleukin has been shown to enhance allogeneic stem-cell transplantation." D) "Aldesleukin has been shown to have a direct proliferative effect on renal tumors."
You have just taken a job in a pediatric clinic. You will be teaching caregivers about immunization schedules and either giving or scheduling immunizations. Your best initial preparation for this job would be to:
a. review your pediatric text that you used in nursing school in order to memorize immunization schedules b. obtain a current printed copy of the recommended childhood immunization schedule as approved by the American Academy of Pediatrics and others c. study the policy and procedure manuals of the pediatric clinic there you work to ascertain the immunization schedules of the clinic d. contact the local school district to ascertain which immunizations are required
With regard to the duration of a patent, the "clock" starts upon submission of
A. the NDA B. the original IND C. the beginning of human clinical trials D. the beginning of Phase 3 trials
Which statements are true regarding renal colic?
a. Renal colic results in mild-to-moderate pain. b. Pain originates in the flank area. c. Renal colic indicates the presence of renal stones. d. Pain radiated to the groin. e. Renal colic indicates obstruction of the renal pelvis or proximal ureter.