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A patient received a tuberculosis skin test (TST) of purified protein derivative (PPD) 72 hours ago.  Which assessment finding from the injection area should be interpreted as a positive PPD reaction?

A patient has a bacterial infection, but the causative agent is not known.  Which type of antibiotics will most likely be prescribed for this patient?

A patient is taking tuberculosis drug therapy.  Which medication should be avoided during the course of this therapy?

Why are erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESA’s) prescribed for patients with chronic kidney disease?  ESA’s:

A patient is having an anaphylactic reaction to an intravenous (IV) antibacterial medication.  Which action should the nurse take first?

A patient is taking warfarin to prevent blood clots.  Which statement made by the patient indicates a need for further teaching by the nurse? 

Which antifungal medication has a risk of causing “Red Man Syndrome”?

ADVANCED CONCEPTS A patient who has been self-injecting epoetin alfa three times weekly for anemia now reports all of these problems. For which one do you tell him or her to call 911?

The nurse is caring for a 48-year-old patient who is intubated and on the ventilator following extensive abdominal surgery. Although the patient is on sedation, he is responsive and easy to arouse. Which of the following methods would be appropriate for the nurse to assess the patient’s pain level? (Select all that apply)

The nurse is assessing a patient. Which assessments would cue the nurse to the potential of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)? Select all that apply.