Question:-An immunizing agent that confers active immunity protects by:

{{{Answer}}} (providing antibodies obtained from immune humans or animals.)

Question:-Antacids should be given one hour apart from most other drugs. Which is the

rationale?

{{{Answer}}} (Antacids may interfere with absorption of drugs taken at the same time.)

Question:-Vancomycin should not be used to treat minor infections because it:

{{{Answer}}} (can cause "red man syndrome", a hypertensive crisis that is almost always

fatal.)

Question:-The antagonist for a client who has overdosed on morphine is:

{{{Answer}}} (narcan.)

Question:-The most serious adverse reaction to oral contraceptives is:

{{{Answer}}} (thromboembolism.)

Question:-When a client develops tolerance to a drug, the nurse would expect:

{{{Answer}}} (higher dose needed to achieve same effect.)

Question:-Antihyperglycemic agents are prescribed for clients with:

{{{Answer}}} (Type 2 diabetes mellitus.)

Question:-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?

{{{Answer}}} (Bounding pulse)

Question:-Compared to other beta adrenergic blockers, cardioselective beta adrenergic

blockers:

{{{Answer}}} (are less likely to cause bronchoconstriction.)

Question:-A client who experiences motion sickness during airplane flights obtains a

prescription for meclizine (Antivert). When is the best time to take the drug?

{{{Answer}}} (One hour before the flight)

Question:-Before prescribing a cephalosporin, the nurse practitioner asks if the client is

allergic to penicillin. Why is this important to assess?

{{{Answer}}} (A client who is allergic to penicillin can have a cross sensitivity to

cephalosporins.)