Practice Question
A client presents to the clinic with intense itching at night and diagnosed with Pinworms. The nurse anticipates the client would be placed on which medication to treat this condition?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
mebendazole (Vermox)
Rationale:
♦️Mebendazole is an anthelmintic used to treat pinworm infections.
♦️The others are antifungals or antivirals and not effective against helminths.
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A nurse is caring for a client recently prescribed doxycycline (Doryx) for the treatment of a urinary tract infection.Which of the following statements below applies to doxycycline (Doryx)? (Select All that Apply.)
Answer Choices:
A. This medication may cause discoloration of the teeth
B. This medication should not be taken if you are lactating
C. This medication should not be taken with antacids
D. This medication can cause hyperglycemia
E. This medication should not be administered to anyone under the age of 20 years old.
A client exposed to anthrax has presented to the healthcare setting. Which of the following medications below is the treatment for this biological exposure?
Answer Choices:
A. nystatin (Mycostatin)
B. ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
C. metronidazole (Flagyl)
D. amoxicillintclavulanate (Augmentin)
A client recently diagnosed with Iron Deficiency Anemia is prescribed Ferrous Sulfate daily. Which of the following statements below is true regarding iron therapy?
Answer Choices:
A. This medication should be taken with antacids to prevent gastrointestinal distress
B. This medication should be taken with a straw to avoid discoloration of the teeth
C. This medication is to be taken with milk to enhance absorption
D. This medication is to be taken at night to prevent constipation from occurring
A client with a organ transplant has been placed on methotrexate (Rheumatrex). Which of the following mechanism of actions below describes this medication?
Answer Choices:
A. Inhibits helper T Cells
B. Inhibits replication by blocking folic acid synthesis
C. Prevents DNA and RNA synthesis
D. Estrogen blocker
The nurse is caring for a client with a fungal infection and prescribed fluconazole (Diflucan). Which of the following side effects should the nurse caution the client regarding?
Answer Choices:
A. Increase in the client’s liver panel.
B. Increase in the clients’ creatinine clearance.
C. Change of color to the clients' secretions.
D. Red Man syndrome
Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pharmacology
- Answer Choices: 4