DRUGS FOR TUBERCULOSIS, FUNGAL, AND PARASITIC INFECTIONS – Quiz

The NURSE is caring for a patient with tuberculosis who has struggled with compliance during the entire hospitalization. Which nursing action is most important to ensure compliance?

The NURSE is caring for a patient who has been receiving treatment with metronidazole. The patient reports severe nausea and shortness of breath. The nurse asks if the patient has taken which other type of drug?

The NURSE is caring for a patient who is being treated with griseofulvin. The patient asks, “Why do I have eggs cooked in butter and pork sausage on my breakfast tray?” Which response best explains the purpose of these foods?

A patient is admitted to the hospital with the diagnosis of XDR-TB. What does the NURSE understand about this condition?

A NURSE is preparing to teach the parents of a 3-year-old child about drug treatment for TB. Which drug, if prescribed, causes the NURSE to consult with the provider?

A NURSE is teaching a patient about drug therapy for TB. What information does the NURSE include specifically for isoniazid?

A patient taking multidrug therapy for tuberculosis reports new onset of yellowing sclera, clay-colored stools, and dark urine. What action would the NURSE prepare to complete?

The NURSE reads on a patient’s chart the diagnosis of mycosis. What drug does the nurse teach the patient about?

The patient taking fluconazole calls the clinic to report a new purple rash consisting of blisters, mild temperature elevation, and fatigue. What action by the NURSE is best?

A patient has been prescribed griseofulvin. What instruction is most important?