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Chapter 12. Fungal Infections of the Skin

Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice 3rd Edition by Virginia Poole Arcangelo, Andrew M. Peterson

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Chapter 12. Fungal Infections of the Skin

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. A nurse is caring for a patient who is on amphotericin B. On morning rounds the patient reports weakness, numbness, and a tingling sensation in his feet. What would be a priority action by the nurse?
A. Encourage the patient to increase fluid intake. C. Keep the bed in a low position and the side rails up at all times.
B. Use strict aseptic technique for drug administration D. Reduce the drug dosage.

 

 

ANS:   C                     PTS:    1

 

  1. A nurse is monitoring the fluid input and output of a 26-year-old woman who is on amphotericin B. Which of the following would the nurse report immediately to the physician?
A. Orange-colored urine C. A high concentration of the drug in the urine
B. Urine output above 500 mL/g of the drug administered D. Serum creatinine level of 3.5 mg/dL

 

 

ANS:   D                     PTS:    1

 

  1. The nurse is assessing a patient who is about to receive antifungal drug therapy. Which condition, if found in the patient, would be of most concern?
A. Diabetes mellitus
B. Liver disease
C. Pulmonary disease
D. Bleeding disorders

 

 

ANS:   B                     PTS:    1

 

  1. The nurse is preparing an infusion of amphotericin B for a patient who has a severe fungal infection. Which intervention is appropriate regarding the potential adverse effects of amphotericin B?
A. Discontinuing the infusion immediately if fever, chills, or nausea occur
B. Gradually increasing the infusion rate until the expected adverse effects occur
C. If fever, chills, or nausea occur during the infusion, administering medications to treat the symptoms
D. Before beginning the infusion, administering an antipyretic and an antiemetic drug

 

 

ANS:   D                     PTS:    1

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