N112 Pathopharmocology Proctored Exam

An HIV-positive patient is hospitalized for evaluation of symptoms of progressive weakness, dyspnea, weight loss, and low-grade fever. A biopsy of lung tissue reveals Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia. T

After studying about viruses, which information indicates the student has a good understanding of viruses?

Which modes of transmission occur with HIV infection? (Select all that apply)

A patient comes to the clinic for a herpes-zoster infection? (Select all that apply)

After starting an antiviral protease inhibitor, a patient with HIV telephones the nurse, complaining, "I'm so hungry and thirsty all the time! I'm urinating 10 or 12 times a day." The nurse recognizes

Anurse is discussing intravenous Amphotericin B treatment with a nursing student who is about to care for a patient with a systemic fungal infection. Which statement by the student indicates a need fo

A nurse is discussing intravenous Amphotericin B treatment with a nursing student who is about to care for a patient with a systemic fungal infection. Which statement by the student indicates a need f

A provider has ordered oral voriconazole [Vfend] which is an azole medication for a patient who has a systemic fungal infection. The nurse obtains a medication history and learns that the patient take

What is the primary cause of hepatic encephalopathy (from chronic liver disease)?

A 19-year-old presents with abdominal pain in the right lower quadrant. Physical examination reveals rebound tenderness and a low-grade fever. A possible diagnosis would be:

A 31-year-old female is diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. Which of the following will be part of the treatment plan?

What is the primary clinical manifestation of greatest concern with a peptic ulcer?

A 52-year-old female presents with continuous abdominal pain that intensifies after eating. She is diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis. Contributing factors include:

A 50-year-old is diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This condition is caused by:

The primary causes of duodenal ulcers include:

Patients with acute pancreatitis are generally made NPO (nothing by mouth) and may require gastric suctioning via NG tube, in order to:

Tissue damage in pancreatitis is initially triggered by:

The signs and symptoms of large bowel obstruction are:

A 54-year-old reports vomiting blood. Tests reveal portal hypertension. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this condition?

The bile salts are synthesized from

Sucralfate reduces acid production in the stomach. A nursing student is caring for a patient who is taking sucralfate (Carafate) to treat peptic ulcer disease. The student asks the nurse about the pha

An increase in the rate of red blood cell breakdown causes which form of jaundice?

Which condition(s) would cause the nurse to hold a PRN order for magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)?

A patient with a history of chronic alcohol abuse has been admitted to the unit with cirrhosis. Upon review of the patient's laboratory test results, the nurse notes that the patient's ammonia level i

The nurse is providing education to a patient who has been prescribed both an antacid and ranitidine (an H2 receptor blocker). Which instruction should the nurse give the patient about taking the medi