An immunizing agent that confers active immunity protects by:

(ANSWER- providing antibodies obtained from immune humans or

animals. Antacids should be given one hour apart from most other drugs. Whichis the

rationale?

(ANSWER- Antacids may interfere with absorption of drugs taken at thesame time. Vancomycin should not be used to treat minor infections becauseit:

(ANSWER- can cause "red man syndrome", a hypertensive crisis that is

almost always

fatal. The antagonist for a client who has overdosed on morphine is:

(ANSWER- narcan. The most serious adverse reaction to oral contraceptives is:

(ANSWER- thromboembolism. When a client develops tolerance to a drug, the nurse would expect:

(ANSWER- higher dose needed to achieve same effect. Antihyperglycemic agents are prescribed for clients with:

(ANSWER- Type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse assesses a client shortly after an intravenous infusion of theosmotic

diuretic mannitol is started. Which finding represents an early adverseeffect of

mannitol?

(ANSWER- Bounding pulse

Compared to other beta adrenergic blockers, cardioselective beta

adrenergic

blockers:

(ANSWER- are less likely to cause bronchoconstriction. A client who experiences motion sickness during airplane flights obtainsa

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

(ANSWER- One hour before the flight

Before prescribing a cephalosporin, the nurse practitioner asks if theclient is

allergic to penicillin. Why is this important to assess?

(ANSWER- A client who is allergic to penicillin can have a cross sensitivityto