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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is preparing a discharge teaching plan for a client who is taking ciprofloxacin hydrochloride tablets, which were prescribed because of a suspected anthrax exposure. Which instruction(s) should be included in the teaching plan?

Correct Answer: B,C,E

Rationale: Ciprofloxacin requires reporting tendon pain (
B) due to rupture risk, high fluid intake (
C) to prevent crystalluria, and sun protection (E) due to photosensitivity (matches 55-Q24). Crushing tablets (
A) alters release. NSAIDs (
D) increase seizure risk.

Question 2 of 5

On admission, the healthcare provider prescribes a broad spectrum antibiotic for a client with a gram-negative infection. Before administering the first dose, it is most important for the nurse to implement which prescription?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Obtaining cultures (
B) before antibiotics identifies the specific bacteria and ensures effective treatment. Sodium/fluid monitoring (
A) is unrelated to antibiotics. Blood count/electrolytes (
C) don’t guide initial therapy.
Topical antibiotics (
D) are secondary.

Question 3 of 5

A client taking atorvastatin develops an increased serum creatine phosphokinase (CK) level. The nurse should assess the client for the onset of which problem?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Elevated CK with atorvastatin indicates myopathy, causing muscle tenderness (
B) (matches 55-Q31). Edema (
A), nausea/vomiting (
C), and bruising (
D) are unrelated to CK.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is planning the home care of a client who is receiving a mydriatic medication. Which environment is best for this client?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Mydriatic medications dilate pupils, increasing light sensitivity. A dimly lit room (
C) reduces discomfort. Cool air (
A), quiet environment (
B), and warm temperature (
D) are less relevant.

Question 5 of 5

The healthcare provider prescribes the antibiotic tetracycline HCl for an adult client that arrived at an outpatient clinic. Which instruction should the nurse include in the teaching plan for this client?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Tetracycline causes photosensitivity, increasing sunburn risk, so sun protection (
A) is essential (matches 55-Q9/22). Orange juice (
B) contains calcium, impairing absorption. Weekly drug level checks (
C) are not required. Milk/antacids (
D) reduce absorption by chelating tetracycline.

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