ATI LPN
Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 10th Edition Test Bank
Chapter 43 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient who has a helminthic infection has a prescription for pyrantel. Which is one of the common adverse effects that the patient may experience while on this therapy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Diarrhea and abdominal pain are some of the possible gastrointestinal effects of pyrantel. The other options are incorrect.
Question 2 of 5
A patient has an infestation with flukes (trematodes). The nurse anticipates the use of which drug to treat this infestation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Praziquantel is an anthelmintic that is used to kill flukes (trematodes). Metronidazole is used to treat protozoal infections. The other drugs listed are used for other helminthic infestations.
Question 3 of 5
A patient who is being treated for malaria has started therapy with quinine and tetracycline. He asks the nurse why he is on an antibiotic when malaria is caused by a parasite. Which response by the nurse is correct?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The combination of quinine and tetracycline takes advantage of their synergistic protozoacidal effects. The other responses are incorrect.
Question 4 of 5
A woman is traveling to a country where she will be at high risk for malarial infection. What will the nurse teach her regarding prophylactic therapy with hydroxychloroquine?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prophylaxis of malaria with hydroxychloroquine is usually started 1 to 2 weeks before exposure and continued for 4 weeks after the person has left the area. The medication should be taken with food to decrease gastrointestinal upset.
Question 5 of 5
A patient with late-stage HIV infection also has Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia. The nurse anticipates treatment with which medication for this pneumonia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pentamidine and atovaquone are used for the treatment of pneumonia caused by P. jirovecii. The other options are not used for this pneumonia.