A young woman comes into the clinic with a respiratory infection. Because she has a fever of 101.6 ° F, the physician starts her on ampicillin 250 mg PO q 6h. The patient has a history of being on birth control pills
Which represents what a nurse should teach the patient about oral contraceptives with the use of antibiotics?
a.
Penicillin will increase the effects of the birth control pill.
b.
Use a backup method for birth control protection this month.
c.
You will have a regular menstrual period; continue to take your birth control pill.
d.
Birth control pills work with antibiotics if you take an antacid with them.
ANS: B
The use of ampicillin and oral contraceptives together may produce menstrual irregularities and unplanned pregnancies.
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The nurse is aware that a rash can be an adverse effect of an antibiotic and can be either a biologic, chemical, or physiologic action of the drug, which is an example of A) pharmacotherapeutics. B) pharmacokinetics. C) pharmacodynamics. D) pharmacogenetics.
The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who is at risk for falls. Which interventions would be appropriate for the nurse to include in the plan of care?
Select all that apply. A) Apply physical restraints if the client gets out of bed. B) Assess the client's vision and make sure he is utilizing any prescribed eyewear. C) Utilize side rails on client beds. D) Keep frequently used items within easy reach.
To prevent systemic absorption of timolol (Timoptic), what administration instructions are appropriate for the nurse to include in teaching?
1. Apply pressure over the lacrimal sac for 1 minute. 2. Wait 5 minutes before administering other ophthalmic solutions. 3. Administer the eyedrop in the conjunctival sac. 4. Remove contact lenses prior to administering eyedrops.
When working with clients who are Japanese and who were raised with Japanese customs, you would keep in mind that the Japanese tend to:
a. use a lot of touch and appreciate touch from health care professionals b. speak a lot and view feelings as less important than words c. complain then something, such as pain, is bothering them d. avoid direct eye contact, as this is seen as a lack of respect