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Marlena is taking on a new role as a manager. She considers the main part of her role to be to support her employees with whatever resources they need to get their work done. She does not closely monitor the work of employees but asks them to come to her if they have any questions or could use some help. The assumptions Marlena has about her workers attitudes are most consistent with:

13.  The health care provider prescribes fluconazole (Diflucan) for a client. When administering this medication the nurse should explain to the client that it is used to treat which opportunistic infection?

39.  A nurse is preparing to administer cefixime 200 mg PO. Available is cefixime oral suspension 100 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?

34.  A nurse is assisting with developing the plan of care for a client who requires airborne precautions. Which of the following actions should the nurse include?

45.  The RN working with UNOS understands that which of the following accurately describes rejection after transplantation?

18. The home care nurse is collecting data from a client who has been diagnosed with an allergy to latex. In determining the client’s risk factors associated with the allergy, the nurse questions the client about an allergy to which food items? Select all that apply.

22.  The nurse receives an order to administer Rocephin 1G IM X 1 now. The manufacturer’s instructions include reconstituting the powder with 1% lidocaine. Which of the following reasons would warrant the mixing of the medication this way?

5.  The nurse is admitting a patient to the unit with a secondary immunodeficiency from chemotherapy. While planning care, the nurse should include provisions for which of the following?

37.  The doctor has ordered Amoxil suspension 10mg/kg per dose.  Client weighs 176 pounds.  The label reads: Amoxil suspension 400 mg/5mL.  How many milliliters will the nurse administer per dose?  (Round the answer to the nearest whole number.)

47.  The RN is caring for a patient diagnosed with gout.  Which drug would the nurse prepare to administer to the patient?