Immunological Medications Practice Quiz 2

October 10, 2020

Immunological Medications Practice Quiz 2

Is your knowledge about the foundation of nursing well and sound? This quiz will question your ability to handle different nursing procedures, and other concepts covered by Fundamentals of Nursing.

Topics

Topics or concepts included in this exam are:

Immunological Medications such as nucleoside-nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs), Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs), antifungal, antiviral, antibiotics, and immunosuppressants medications.
Disease conditions such as acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, pneumocystis carinii pneumonia, cytomegalovirus retinitis, organ (liver, kidney, and heart) transplant, gonorrhea, E-coli infection and chlamydia trachomatous infection.

Guidelines

To make the most out of this exam, follow the guidelines below:

Read each question carefully and choose the best answer.
You are given one minute per question. Spend your time wisely!
Answers and rationales (if any) are given below. Be sure to read them.
If you need more clarifications, please direct them to the comments section.

Immunological Medications

Immunological Medications Practice Quiz 2

1 / 10

A nurse is doing an assessment data while completing an admission for a patient with a history of liver transplant who is receiving cyclosporine (Sandimmune), Prednisone (Orasone), and Azathioprine (Imuran). Which of the following information will give the nurse the most attention?

The client has a soft non-tender lump in the shoulder.

An increase cholesterol level.

Grade 1+ pitting edema in the feet.

Swollen and pinkish gums noted.

2 / 10

A nurse is evaluating a client who is HIV positive who is prescribed with Pentamidine (Pentam) IV for the treatment of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia. Which of the following assessment after the administration is the most important to relay to the physician?

Blood pressure of 100/62 mm/Hg.

Redness and pain at the site of the infusion.

Sudden sweating and hunger.

Unusual taste or dryness in the mouth.

3 / 10

While on Pentamidine (Pentam) infusion therapy. The nurse must anticipate doing which of the following?

Secure a 12-lead ECG.

Observe for signs of retinal damage.

Instruct the client on a low potassium diet.

Instruct the client on limit fluid intake.

4 / 10

A client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is prescribed with Zidovudine (Azidothymidine). Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse monitor while on this medication?

Throat swab gram stain.

Complete blood count.

Random blood sugar.

Blood uric acid.

5 / 10

The client who is human immunodeficiency virus seropositive has been taking Saquinavir (Invirase). The nurse provides medication instructions and advises the client to:

Take the medication in the morning before meals.

Include a low-fat diet.

Weight gain is expected.

Avoid being exposed to sunlight.

6 / 10

Amikacin (Amikin) is given to a client with E-coli infection. The nurse advises the client to report which of the following symptoms immediately?

Muscle pain.

Constipation.

Fatigue.

Hearing loss.

7 / 10

Stavudine (Zerit) is prescribed to a client with human immunodeficiency virus seropositive. The nurse observes which of the following most closely while the client is taking the medication?

Orientation.

Gag reflex.

Appetite.

Gait.

8 / 10

A client is prescribed with Pentamidine (Pentam) IV for the treatment of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia. Suddenly, the client develops a temperature of 101.5°F. The nurse in charge knows that this sign would mostly indicate on which of the following?

An overdosage of the medication.

The need for an additional dosage.

The client has developed another infection.

The client is experiencing the therapeutic effect of the medication.

9 / 10

An HIV-positive client who has been started on highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) came back for a follow-up checkup. Which of the following will be the most helpful in determining the response to the therapy?

Rapid HIV antigen test.

Western Blot analysis.

Viral load test.

White blood cell count.

10 / 10

The nurse is monitoring a post-renal transplantation client taking Cyclosporine (Neoral). The nurse observes an elevation in one of the client's vital sign and the client is complaining of sweating and headache. Which of the following vital sign is most likely increased?

Respiratory rate.

Pulse rate.

Temperature.

Blood pressure.

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Q.1 An HIV-positive client who has been started on highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) came back for a follow-up checkup. Which of the following will be the most helpful in determining the response to the therapy?

A. Rapid HIV antigen test.

B. Western Blot analysis.

C. Viral load test.

D. White blood cell count.

View Answer

Q.2 A client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is prescribed with Zidovudine (Azidothymidine). Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse monitor while on this medication?

A. Throat swab gram stain.

B. Complete blood count.

C. Random blood sugar.

D. Blood uric acid.

View Answer

Q.3 The client who is human immunodeficiency virus seropositive has been taking Saquinavir (Invirase). The nurse provides medication instructions and advises the client to:

A. Take the medication in the morning before meals.

B. Include a low-fat diet.

C. Weight gain is expected.

D. Avoid being exposed to sunlight.

View Answer

Q.4 Stavudine (Zerit) is prescribed to a client with human immunodeficiency virus seropositive. The nurse observes which of the following most closely while the client is taking the medication?

A. Orientation.

B. Gag reflex.

C. Appetite.

D. Gait.

View Answer

Q.5 A nurse is evaluating a client who is HIV positive who is prescribed with Pentamidine (Pentam) IV for the treatment of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia. Which of the following assessment after the administration is the most important to relay to the physician?

A. Blood pressure of 100/62 mm/Hg.

B. Redness and pain at the site of the infusion.

C. Sudden sweating and hunger.

D. Unusual taste or dryness in the mouth.

View Answer

Q.6 A client is prescribed with Pentamidine (Pentam) IV for the treatment of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia. Suddenly, the client develops a temperature of 101.5°F. The nurse in charge knows that this sign would mostly indicate on which of the following?

A. An overdosage of the medication.

B. The need for an additional dosage.

C. The client has developed another infection.

D. The client is experiencing the therapeutic effect of the medication.

View Answer

Q.7 While on Pentamidine (Pentam) infusion therapy. The nurse must anticipate doing which of the following?

A. Secure a 12-lead ECG.

B. Observe for signs of retinal damage.

C. Instruct the client on a low potassium diet.

D. Instruct the client on limit fluid intake.

View Answer

Q.8 The nurse is monitoring a post-renal transplantation client taking Cyclosporine (Neoral). The nurse observes an elevation in one of the client’s vital sign and the client is complaining of sweating and headache. Which of the following vital sign is most likely increased?

A. Respiratory rate.

B. Pulse rate.

C. Temperature.

D. Blood pressure.

View Answer

Q.9 A nurse is doing an assessment data while completing an admission for a patient with a history of liver transplant who is receiving cyclosporine (Sandimmune), Prednisone (Orasone), and Azathioprine (Imuran). Which of the following information will give the nurse the most attention?

A. The client has a soft non-tender lump in the shoulder.

B. An increase cholesterol level.

C. Grade 1+ pitting edema in the feet.

D. Swollen and pinkish gums noted.

View Answer

Q.10 Amikacin (Amikin) is given to a client with E-coli infection. The nurse advises the client to report which of the following symptoms immediately?

A. Muscle pain.

B. Constipation.

C. Fatigue.

D. Hearing loss.

View Answer

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Topics

Guidelines

Q.1 An HIV-positive client who has been started on highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) came back for a follow-up checkup. Which of the following will be the most helpful in determining the response to the therapy?

Q.2 A client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is prescribed with Zidovudine (Azidothymidine). Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse monitor while on this medication?

Q.3 The client who is human immunodeficiency virus seropositive has been taking Saquinavir (Invirase). The nurse provides medication instructions and advises the client to:

Q.4 Stavudine (Zerit) is prescribed to a client with human immunodeficiency virus seropositive. The nurse observes which of the following most closely while the client is taking the medication?

Q.5 A nurse is evaluating a client who is HIV positive who is prescribed with Pentamidine (Pentam) IV for the treatment of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia. Which of the following assessment after the administration is the most important to relay to the physician?

Q.6 A client is prescribed with Pentamidine (Pentam) IV for the treatment of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia. Suddenly, the client develops a temperature of 101.5°F. The nurse in charge knows that this sign would mostly indicate on which of the following?

Q.7 While on Pentamidine (Pentam) infusion therapy. The nurse must anticipate doing which of the following?

Q.8 The nurse is monitoring a post-renal transplantation client taking Cyclosporine (Neoral). The nurse observes an elevation in one of the client’s vital sign and the client is complaining of sweating and headache. Which of the following vital sign is most likely increased?

Q.9 A nurse is doing an assessment data while completing an admission for a patient with a history of liver transplant who is receiving cyclosporine (Sandimmune), Prednisone (Orasone), and Azathioprine (Imuran). Which of the following information will give the nurse the most attention?

Q.10 Amikacin (Amikin) is given to a client with E-coli infection. The nurse advises the client to report which of the following symptoms immediately?

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