1 :

Hint : Think "metal" in the mouth when you hear metronidazole.

Correct Answers:

  • Metallic taste


Rationale :
A metallic taste is a common adverse effect of metronidazole.

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Hint : Erythromycin can affect the ears—watch for tinnitus.

Correct Answers:

  • 'Monitor for ringing in your ears."


Rationale :
Erythromycin can cause ototoxicity, especially in high doses or prolonged use.

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3 :

Hint : Always monitor drug levels for aminoglycosides like gentamicin.

Correct Answers:

  • Monitor the serum medication levels.


Rationale :
Gentamicin has a narrow therapeutic index and risks nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity.

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4 :

Hint : Metronidazole treats Trichomoniasis.

Correct Answers:

  • Trichomonas’s vaginalis


Rationale :
Metronidazole treats protozoal infections such as trichomoniasis.

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5 :

Hint : Wait 5 minutes between eye drops.

Correct Answers:

  • Administer the medications by touching the tip of the dropper to the sclera of the eye


Rationale :
Separating drops prevents dilution and ensures full absorption.

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6 :

Hint : Allopurinol helps with all that uric acid.

Correct Answers:

  • Allopurinol


Rationale :
Allopurinol decreases uric acid production—first-line for chronic gout.

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7 :

Hint : Document first—then explore reasons.

Correct Answers:

  • Document that the client refuses the medication.


Rationale :
Respect for autonomy means honoring refusal and documenting it.

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8 :

Hint : Avoid anything that ends in -cillin.

Correct Answers:

  • Amoxicillin-clavulanate


Rationale :
It's a penicillin derivative—should be avoided in penicillin-allergic clients.

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9 :

Hint : First priority: airway!

Correct Answers:

  • Respiratory assessment for patent airway.


Rationale :
These drugs paralyze muscles, including those used for breathing.

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10 :

Hint : Always check for penicillin allergy with cephalosporins.

Correct Answers:

  • Check the client for a penicillin allergy


Rationale :
Cephalexin is a cephalosporin and may cross-react with penicillin allergies.

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