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A nurse is caring for a client who has an infection and is starting to take gentamicin. Which of the following client laboratory tests should the nurse monitor to detect an adverse effect of the medication?

A.

B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP).

B.

Creatinine.

C.

Amylase level.

D.

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR).

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

Choice A rationale

 

BNP is used to diagnose heart failure, not to monitor gentamicin’s adverse effects.

 

Choice B rationale

 

Creatinine levels should be monitored as gentamicin can cause nephrotoxicity, leading to impaired kidney function.

 

Choice C rationale

 

Amylase levels are not relevant for detecting gentamicin’s adverse effects.

 

Choice D rationale

 

ESR is used to detect inflammation, not specific to gentamicin’s adverse effects.


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Correct Answer is ["A","F"]

Explanation

Choice A rationale

Thrombocytopenia, a low platelet count, increases the risk of bleeding and hemorrhage when receiving heparin.

Choice B rationale

Neutropenia, a low white blood cell count, does not directly increase the risk of hemorrhage. It is more related to infection risk.

Choice C rationale

Hypokalemia, low potassium levels, does not directly indicate a risk for hemorrhage. It can cause other complications but not specifically bleeding.

Choice D rationale

Fever is not a direct indicator of hemorrhage risk. It may indicate infection or other inflammatory processes.

Choice E rationale

Hyperglycemia, high blood sugar levels, does not indicate a risk for hemorrhage. It is more related to diabetes management.

Choice F rationale

Dark stools can indicate gastrointestinal bleeding, which is a sign of hemorrhage.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Choice A rationale

Immediate-release exenatide pens should be discarded 30 days after the first use, not two months. This ensures the medication remains effective and free from contamination.

Choice B rationale

Exenatide is administered subcutaneously, not intramuscularly. The preferred injection sites are the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm.

Choice C rationale

Open exenatide pens should be stored at room temperature, but this is not the most critical aspect of patient education. Proper storage ensures the medication’s stability and effectiveness.

Choice D rationale

Immediate-release exenatide should be taken one hour before morning and evening meals to optimize its glucose-lowering effects by enhancing insulin secretion in response to meals.

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