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Roach's Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 11th Edition
Chapter 47 Questions
Question 1 of 5
When describing the use of anti-infectives to treat urinary tract infections, which of the following would the nurse identify as the most common structure affected?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The urinary tract consists of the following anatomic structures: kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate gland, and urethra. UTIs most commonly affect the bladder.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse caring for a client being treated with nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin) for a UTI should ask the client specifically about resolution of which of the following symptoms during ongoing assessment? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: Clinical manifestations of a UTI include urgency, frequency, pressure, burning and pain on urination, and pain caused by spasm in the region of the bladder and the suprapubic area and should be assessed by the nurse during ongoing assessment to determine effectiveness of drug therapy.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a UTI is experiencing dysuria. The nurse would expect which of the following to be prescribed?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Phenazopyridine (Pyridium) is a urinary tract analgesic that is useful in treating dysuria caused by a UTI.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is educating a client receiving sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (Septra) about common dermatologic adverse reactions. Which of the following would the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Common dermatologic adverse reactions seen with the use of sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (Septra) include rash, photosensitivity, pruritus, and urticaria.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client diagnosed with a UTI and prescribed nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin). The nurse would warn the client about which of the following common gastrointestinal adverse reactions? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Common gastrointestinal adverse reactions seen with the use of nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin) include anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.