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Immunology Awareness Quiz

Test your knowledge in the field of immunology with our engaging quiz! Designed for healthcare professionals and students alike, this quiz aims to enhance understanding of vital concepts related to immunodeficiencies, pharmacotherapy, and clinical interventions.

Key Features:

9 multiple-choice and checkbox questions
Focus on critical thinking and clinical application
Evaluate your knowledge in immunology

9 Questions2 MinutesCreated by LearningHealth101

The client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and pneumocystis jiroveci infection has been receiving pentamidine. The client develops a temperature of 101 F. The nurse continues to assess the client, knowing that this sign most likely indicates which condition?

That the dose of the medication is too low

That the client is experiencing toxic effects of the medication

That the client has developed inadequacy of thermoregulation

That the client has developed another infection caused by leukopenic effects of the medication

The nurse caring for a client who is taking aminoglycoside should monitor the client for which adverse effects of the medication? Select all that apply

Ketoconazole is prescribed for a client with a diagnosis of candidiasis. Which interventions should the nurse include when administering this medication? Select all that apply

Restrict fluid intake

Monitor liver function studies

Instruct the client to avoid alcohol

Administer the medication with an antacid

Instruct the client to avoid exposure to the sun

Administer the medication on an empty stomach

The nurse is caring for a client who has been taking a sulfonamide and should monitor for signs and symptoms of adverse effects of the medication? Select all that apply

The nurse is reviewing the results of serum laboratory studies drawn on a client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome who is receiving didanosine. The nurse interprets that the client may have the medication discontinued by the HCP if the elevated result is noted?

Serum protein level

Blood glucose level

Serum amylase level

Serum creatinine level

The nurse is caring for a postrenal transplantation client taking cyclosporine. The nurse notes an increase in one of the client’s vital signs, and the client is complaining of a headache. What vital sign is most likely increased?

Pulse

Respirations

Blood pressure

Pulse oximetry

Amikacin is prescribed for a client with a bacterial infection. The nurse instructs the client to contact the PHCP immediately if which occurs?

Nausea

Lethargy

Hearing loss

Muscle aches

The nurse is assigned to care for a client with cytomegalovirus retinitis and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome who is receiving foscarnet, an antiviral medication. The nurse should monitor the results of which laboratory study while the client is taking this medication?

CD4+ T cell count

Lymphocyte count

Serum albumin level

Serum creatinine level

A client who is human immunodeficiency virus seropositive has been taking stavudine. The nurse should monitor which most closely while the client is taking this medication?

Gait

Appetite

Level of consciousness

GI function

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