Drug Interactions and Biotransformation

Practice Questions

NCLEX-RN › Drug Interactions and Biotransformation

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You are the nurse taking care of a patient being treated with metronidazole for a lower gastrointestinal infection. Which of the following instructions should you give the patient?

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You are the nurse taking care of a patient being treated with metronidazole for a lower gastrointestinal infection. Which of the following instructions should you give the patient?

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You are the nurse in a primary care clinic taking care of a 26-year old female with a urinary tract infection. You are counseling her about taking her antibiotic, cephalexin. You warn her that a common side effect is which of the following?

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You are the nurse in a primary care clinic taking care of a 26-year old female with a urinary tract infection. You are counseling her about taking her antibiotic, cephalexin. You warn her that a common side effect is which of the following?

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The nurse cares for a patient with a urinary tract infection (UTI). The patient has an allergy to penicillins. Which of the following medications is contraindicated for this patient’s illness?

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The nurse cares for a patient with a urinary tract infection (UTI). The patient has an allergy to penicillins. Which of the following medications is contraindicated for this patient’s illness?

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You are the nurse in a dermatology clinic taking care of a 22-year old female with severe nodular acne. She is going to start isotretinoin therapy after this appointment. She should be strictly advised to avoid which of the following?

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Which of the following is a symptom of digoxin toxicity?

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Which of the following is a symptom of digoxin toxicity?

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You are the nurse taking care of a patient with a history of schizophrenia, not on any medications, who is being admitted for disorganized thoughts, paranoid delusions, auditory hallucinations, and combative behavior. The physician orders a dose of haloperidol to be administered. Prior to giving the haloperidol, you suggest that which of the following be done?

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