Antibiotics
Patient is allergic to penicillin, what may they also be hypersensitive to?
Cephalosporins
Therapeutic effect of antiviral medications
Delayed progression of HIV infection
Which natural health product is sometimes used to treat the pain of osteoarthritis?
Glucosamine
Imatinib (Gleevec®) is indicated as treatment for which type of cancer?
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
Which is an effect of colony-stimulating factors (CSFs)?
Stimulation of certain immune cells
A decrease in which lab value indicates therapeutic result of antibiotic therapy?
What potential side effects should a nurse discuss with a patient who has been prescribed topical acyclovir (Zovirax®) for shingles?
Burning of the skin
What are the most common signs of chronic salicylate (ASA) intoxication in adults?
Tinnitus and hearing loss
nausea/vomiting
diaphoresis
Large, cumulative doses of doxorubicin (Adriamycin®), a cytotoxic antibiotic, are known to cause which adverse effect?
Cardiomyopathy
Capillary leak syndrome may result in which problem during interleukin therapy?
Heart Failure
Your doctor is giving cephalosporin, but you find out your new patient has a penicillin allergy, what do you do?
Call the HCP to clarify the order because of the patient's allergy to penicillin
What indicates a patient's therapeutic response to antitubercular drugs?
A decrease in symptoms of tuberculosis (TB) and improved chest X-rays and sputum cultures
What key information should the nurse convey to a patient prescribed colchicine for gout treatment to ensure safe and effective use of the medication?
Report to the health care provider the occurrence of increased pain, blood in the urine, or excessive fatigue.
Patients receiving antineoplastic drugs should be advised to take which medication for minor aches and pains?
Acetaminophen / Tylenol
What potential side effect should the nurse inform a patient receiving interferon therapy to anticipate?
Flulike symptoms
You have an order for antibiotics. On assessment you note lunch sounds and a temp of 39 degrees. What do you need to do before starting the antibiotic?
blood and sputum cultures
Which has a significant drug interaction with isoniazid (Isotamine)?
Antacids
What specific immunosuppressant is currently approved for treating relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis
Fingolimod Hydrochloride (Gilenya)
What would be an appropriate goal for a patient experiencing gastrointestinal adverse effects such as anorexia and nausea after undergoing their first course of antineoplastic therapy?
maintain a diet of 6 feedings with a nutritional supplement as a snack for 2 weeks
Which medication is indicated in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis?
Etanercept (Enbrel)
What treatment approach involves administering an antibiotic for a week before scheduled oral surgery to prevent potential infections?
Prophylactic therapy
What specific pre-medication assessment finding should the nurse prioritize for a patient about to begin voriconazole (Vfend®) therapy for a severe fungal infection
History of cardiac dysrhythmias
A patient about to undergo kidney transplantation will be given azathioprine (Imuran®) to minimize organ rejection. What important preoperative information should the nurse give the patient about this drug?
Before the surgery, the medication will be administered orally.
Leucovorin rescue, aimed at protecting normal cells from the toxic effects of antineoplastic agents, is commonly utilized during which therapy?
Methotrexate (Metoject)
A patient is to take antineoplastic therapy with monoclonal antibodies. The nurse should carefully assess this patient for which condition?
Respiratory Problems