Deck 13: Duration and Treatment of Various Infections and Medications, and Classification of Sulfonamides

Question 1

The nurse is anticipating the arrival of a pediatric client with Mycobacterium scrofulaceum. The nurse anticipates the child will be between the ages of 1 and ________ years.
Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.

Answer 1

3

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with tuberculosis. The nurse anticipates that the client will require pharmacotherapy for 6 to ________ months.
Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.

Answer 2

12

Question 3

The nurse is caring for a male client who has been diagnosed with a resistant strain of tuberculosis. The client asks the nurse how long he will have to take medications. The nurse states that because of the strain of tuberculosis involved, he may have to be on medications for up to ________ year(s).
Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.

Answer 3

2

Question 4

The nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) of the kidneys. The nurse knows that treatment for this form of TB may last for ________ months.
Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.

Question 5

The nurse is explaining the pharmacotherapy of lepromatous leprosy to a client who has just been diagnosed with the illness. The nurse explains to the client that the initial three-drug regimen will continue for 2 to ________ years.
Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.

Question 6

A female client has been diagnosed with an uncomplicated urinary tract infection. The healthcare provider has prescribed trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ). The client asks the nurse how long she will be on the medication. The nurse answers that this medication is often taken for ________ days.
Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.

Question 7

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with a complicated urinary tract infection. The nurse anticipates that the client will require ________ days of antibiotic therapy.
Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.

Question 8

A pregnant client has been diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. The nurse anticipates that the client will require a follow-up culture within ________ weeks after the conclusion of antibiotic therapy.
Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.

Question 9

The nurse is discharging a client from the urgent care clinic who has been diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. The nurse knows the client has understood teaching when she states she will contact the healthcare provider if her fever persists for more than ________ days.
Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.

Question 10

Which statement best classifies sulfonamides?

A) "Sulfonamides are bactericidal."
B) "Sulfonamides are bacteriostatic."
C) "Sulfonamides work by aiding in the growth of bacterial folic acid."
D) "Sulfonamides are most effective in clients who eat large amounts of foods rich in fruits and vegetables."