Question 1 A 42-year-old man is being treated for a peptic ulcer with ranitidine (Zantac) taken PO at bedtime. Even though few adverse effects are associated with this drug, one common adverse effect that can be severe is A) headache B) irritability C) dry mouth D) heart palpitations Question 2 A patient on 5-FU calls […]
Question 1 A 15-year-old boy is being carefully monitored for a skin infection and is being given ciprofloxacin. The nurse will observe for which of the following? A) Arthropathy B) Colitis C) Hepatitis D) Hypotension Question 2 A patient has been admitted to the critical care unit of the hospital with bacterial septicemia that has […]
Question 1 A nurse educator who coordinates the staff education on an oncology unit is conducting an inservice on targeted therapies. What potential benefit of targeted therapies should the nurse highlight in this education session? A) Targeted therapies achieve the therapeutic benefits of traditional chemotherapy with no risk of adverse effects. B) Targeted therapies have […]
Question 1 A nurse is working in a women’s hospital where she is caring for a new mother who is experiencing postpartum urinary retention. Bethanechol (Urecholine) has been ordered. The nurse will observe for which of the following? A) Bradycardia B) Hypertension C) Hypotension D) Decreased salivation Question 2 A woman is receiving magnesium sulfate […]