NURS 8024 Pharmacology Exam 2
Practice Questions and Answers RATED
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A patient was discharged from the hospital with instructions to take an
antibiotic for 7 days to treat a bladder infection. Twelve days later, a home
care nurse visits the patient and finds that the symptoms have not
resolved. What is the most important question for the nurse to ask?
A. "Do you think you have another bladder infection?"
B. "Have you taken all of the antibiotics as directed?"
C. "How much water have you been drinking each day?"
D. "What antibiotic do you usually take to treat an infection
Verified Answer -B. "Have you taken all of the antibiotics as directed?"
The nurse is assessing an infant delivered by a patient who is suspected of
regularly using alcohol and cocaine during her pregnancy. It is most
important for the nurse to observe the infant for what?
A. Lethargy, hypothermia, and weight gain
B. High-pitched cry, vomiting, and jitteriness
C. Depressed reflexes, jaundice, and dysphagia
D. Hypotonia, absent sucking reflex, and epistaxis
Verified Answer -B. High-pitched cry, vomiting, and jitteriness
A patient is taking a Category A drug during pregnancy. Which statement
by the nurse is accurate?