An immunizing agent that confers active immunity protects by: - ans==providing antibodies obtained from

immune humans or animals.

Antacids should be given one hour apart from most other drugs. Which is the rationale? - ans==Antacids may

interfere with absorption of drugs taken at the same time.

Vancomycin should not be used to treat minor infections because it: - ans==can cause "red man syndrome", a

hypertensive crisis that is almost always fatal.

The antagonist for a client who has overdosed on morphine is: - ans==narcan.

The most serious adverse reaction to oral contraceptives is: - ans==thromboembolism.

When a client develops tolerance to a drug, the nurse would expect: - ans==higher dose needed to achieve

same effect.

Antihyperglycemic agents are prescribed for clients with: - ans==Type 2 diabetes mellitus.

The nurse assesses a client shortly after an intravenous infusion of the osmotic diuretic mannitol is started.

Which finding represents an early adverse effect of mannitol? - ans==Bounding pulse

Compared to other beta adrenergic blockers, cardioselective beta adrenergic blockers: - ans==are less likely

to cause bronchoconstriction.

A client who experiences motion sickness during airplane flights obtains a prescription for meclizine

(Antivert). When is the best time to take the drug? - ans==One hour before the flight