Question 1

The nurse preparing to infuse vancomycin will monitor the client for: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.Standard Text: Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Vancomycin can cause several side effects such as nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity, and red man syndrome (reddening of upper body with dizziness). Confusion or hallucinations may also occur. Additionally, vancomycin can sometimes cause fever and chills as an allergic reaction. Abnormal liver function is not a known side effect of vancomycin.

Question 2

Prior to discharge of a client on cephalosporin therapy,the nurse discusses potentially significant adverse effects,including: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.Standard Text: Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and vaginal yeast infections are all potential adverse effects of cephalosporin therapy. Transient shortness of breath is not typically associated with this medication.

Question 3

The nurse,administering an infusion of vancomycin,will observe the client for which symptoms of red man syndrome? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.Standard Text: Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

The emergency department nurse anticipates that which clients may be treated with ertapenem (Invanz)? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.Standard Text: Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Ertapenem (Invanz) is used to treat a variety of infections, including community-acquired pneumonia, complicated urinary tract infections (UTIs), and diabetic foot infections, making options A, B, and C correct. It is not effective against MRSA or recommended for H.influenzae otitis media in young children, excluding options D and E.

Question 5

Which interventions would the nurse consider including in a plan of care for clients taking cephalosporins? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.Standard Text: Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Cephalosporins can be nephrotoxic, especially in older adults, so monitoring kidney function is important. They can also cause gastrointestinal upset, including diarrhea, which is of particular concern in young children due to the risk of dehydration. Discussing the concurrent use of alcohol is important because some cephalosporins may cause a disulfiram-like reaction, leading to unpleasant effects when alcohol is consumed.

Quiz 47: Antibiotics Affecting the Bacterial Cell Wall

The nurse preparing to infuse vancomycin will monitor the client for: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.Standard Text: Select all that apply.

Prior to discharge of a client on cephalosporin therapy,the nurse discusses potentially significant adverse effects,including: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.Standard Text: Select all that apply.

The nurse,administering an infusion of vancomycin,will observe the client for which symptoms of red man syndrome? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.Standard Text: Select all that apply.

The emergency department nurse anticipates that which clients may be treated with ertapenem (Invanz) ? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.Standard Text: Select all that apply.

Which interventions would the nurse consider including in a plan of care for clients taking cephalosporins? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.Standard Text: Select all that apply.