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In this episode we return to turning the open educational nursing resource for nursing pharmacology into audio, we'll start with the 1st edition antimicrobials then move on to the new second edition with the next topic. 

Summary

Chapter 3.4 of the Nursing Pharmacology guide discusses the nursing process in relation to administering antimicrobial medications. The process includes assessment (gathering patient history, symptoms, and monitoring for signs of infection), implementation (ensuring correct drug administration and educating the patient), and evaluation (monitoring patient outcomes). It highlights potential side effects, hypersensitivity reactions, and the importance of ongoing monitoring, such as looking for sepsis and complications like C-diff.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the purpose of assessing a patient before administering antimicrobials?
   a) To determine drug availability
   b) To collect data about infection symptoms
   c) To reduce patient anxiety
   d) To monitor the cost of medication
2. What is a potential side effect of antimicrobial medications that nurses should monitor?
   a) Increased energy
   b) Weight gain
   c) Gastrointestinal upset
   d) Hair loss
3. What is a critical early sign of anaphylaxis that nurses should be aware of?
   a) Elevated heart rate
   b) Skin rash and itching
   c) Lower blood pressure
   d) Swollen joints
4. What should nurses monitor for during antimicrobial treatment to prevent severe infection?
   a) Increased appetite
   b) Development of sepsis
   c) Increased energy levels
   d) Improved kidney function
5. What complication can arise from prolonged antibiotic use that requires specific precautions?
   a) Elevated blood pressure
   b) C-diff infection
   c) Nausea
   d) Seizures

Answer Key

1. b) To collect data about infection symptoms
2. c) Gastrointestinal upset
3. b) Skin rash and itching
4. b) Development of sepsis
5. b) C-diff infection

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