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?

31.  The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with an immune deficiency disorder. Which dietary instructions should the nurse teach the patient?

44.  An RN is educating patients and family members in a nursing care facility about antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in drugs.  Which of the following actions should the nurse identify that can contribute to the development of AMR in pathogens?

6.  An anxious patient enters the emergency room with angioedema of the lips and tongue, dyspnea, urticaria, and wheezing after having eaten a peanut butter sandwich. What should be the nurse’s priority intervention?

41.  A nurse is caring for a child who is allergic to penicillin. Which of the following medications should the nurse identify as contraindicated for the child? 

3.  The patient who had an asthma-like reaction to a desensitization shot was medicated with a subcutaneous injection of epinephrine. The nurse understands the action of this medication to:

In which situation would the nurse most likely suspect a diagnosis of social anxiety disorder (social phobia)?

A 42-year-old patient with a history of alcohol use disorder has been prescribed disulfiram as part of their treatment plan. The patient reports feeling anxious about potential side effects and is considering not taking the medication. Which of the following analyses best explains the rationale behind using disulfiram in alcohol addiction treatment?

A nurse is developing a comprehensive care plan for a 35-year-old patient newly diagnosed with major depressive disorder and prescribed sertraline (an SSRI). The patient has a history of anxiety, works night shifts, and expresses concerns about medication side effects.  Which combination of interventions would be most appropriate for the nurse to include in the patient’s care plan?

A nurse is reviewing vital signs for a client admitted at 2 AM with an injury sustained while intoxicated. The medical record shows the following blood pressure and pulse readings over time: 0200 (Admission) 118/78 70 bpm 0400 126/80 76 bpm 0600 128/82 72 bpm 0800 132/88 80 bpm 1000 148/94 96 bpm Based on this trent, what should be the nurse’s priority action?