Q14. A nurse is teaching a student about how gentamicin works to kill bacteria. Which statement best explains the mechanism of action of gentamicin?

Q32. The nurse caring for a patient with a shingles infection and started on valacyclovir (Valtrex) asks the nurse how the drug works. Which statement by the nurse is appropriate?  

Q45. Case Study: Mr. Hernandez is a 58‑year‑old patient admitted with systemic histoplasmosis. He is prescribed IV Amphotericin B. Past history includes hypertension and heart failure. Current medications include furosemide and digoxin. On day 3 of therapy, the patient reports chills, fever, nausea, and muscle weakness. Lab values show: Potassium: 3.0 mEq/L Creatinine: 1.9 mg/dL Which medication places this patient at increased risk for complications when taking amphotericin B?  

Q3. A patient with hyperthyroidism has been prescribed methimazole (Tapazole); the nurse knows this works by which action?

Q39. The nurse administered fluconazole, an azole antifungal effective against [option1] and knows its mechanism of action is by [option2]. Choose the most likely options for the information missing from the statement above by selecting from the list of options provided.

Q22. A patient taking rifampin (Rifadin) calls the clinic stating, “My urine and tears are orange, but I also feel fine otherwise.” What is the nurse’s best follow‑up teaching?  

Q8. The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a patient taking levothyroxine and warfarin. Which patient statements indicate an understanding of how to reduce the risk for complications? (Select all that apply.)

Insulin resistance is best defined as:

Exercise increases GLUT4 translocation independent of insulin.

Catabolism requires energy input.