A client asks the nurse for an antibiotic to "ward off a cold
" The nurse explains to the client that if an antibiotic is used indiscriminately, particularly for minor ailments, or is administered improperly, certain pathogens may mutate or build a tolerance to it. Which of the following is an example of a dangerous organism that has become resistant to antibiotics? A) Pneumonia
B) MRSA
C) Streptococcus infection
D) Herpes virus
B
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A common pathogenic bacterium that may become penicillin-resistant is Staphylococcus aureus. A dangerous organism known as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) can cause life-threatening illness because it does not respond to antibiotics. This has become a serious problem in healthcare facilities and in the general population.
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a. acute mitral regurgitation. c. chronic mitral regurgitation. b. aortic insufficiency. d. pericardial friction rub.
A patient is prescribed olanzapine for combination therapy with lithium for the treatment of acute manic episodes in bipolar disorder. The nurse will monitor this patient regularly for which of the following?
A) Hypoglycemia B) Hyperglycemia C) Hyponatremia D) Hypernatremia
A health educator, giving a presentation on how to use condoms correctly, would include instruction that:
1. condoms are 100% effective when used correctly. 2. the effectiveness of condoms deteriorates in heat. 3. any style and material of condom is safe to use. 4. use of petroleum jelly will ease application.
When a patient is taking a traditional antipsychotic medication, the nurse should assess carefully for EPSEs, particularly
a. akathisia. b. mydriasis. c. hypotension. d. constipation.