1. An HIV-positive client who has been started on highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) came back for a follow-up checkup. Which of the following will be the most helpful in determining the response to the therapy? A. Rapid HIV antigen test. B. Western Blot analysis. _Wiral load test. D. White blood cell count.2. A client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is prescribed with Zidovudine (Azidothymidine). Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse monitor while on this medication? A. Throat swab gram stain. oD eorolere blood count. C. Random blood sugar. D. Blood uric acid.3. The client who is human immunodeficiency virus seropositive has been taking Saquinavir (Invirase). The nurse provides medication instructions and advises the client to: A. Take the medication in the morning before meals. B. Include a low-fat diet. eight gain is expected. . Avoid being exposed to sunlight.4. Stavudine (Zerit) is prescribed to a client with human immunodeficiency virus seropositive. The nurse observes which of the following most closely while the client is taking the medication? A. Orientation. B. Gag reflex. C. Appetite. Dait.5. A nurse is evaluating a client who is HIV positive who is prescribed with Pentamidine (Pentam) IV for the treatment of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia. Which of the following assessment after the administration is the most important to relay to the physician? A. Blood pressure of 100/62 mm/Hg. B. Redness and pain at the site of the frase . Sudden sweating and hunger. D. Unusual taste or dryness in the mouth.6. A client is prescribed with Pentamidine (Pentam) IV for the treatment of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia. Suddenly, the client develops a temperature of 101.5°F. The nurse in charge knows that this sign would mostly indicate on which of the following? A. An ovgrdosage of the medication. he client has developed another infection. D. The client is experiencing the therapeutic effect of the medication.7. While on Pentamidine (Pentam) infusion therapy. The nurse must anticipate doing which of the following? Aan a 12-lead ECG. B. Observe for signs of retinal damage. C. Instruct the client on a low potassium diet. D. Instruct the client on limit fluid intake.8. The nurse is monitoring a post-renal transplantation client taking Cyclosporine (Neoral). The nurse observes an elevation in one of the client’s vital sign and the client is complaining of sweating and headache. Which of the following vital sign is most likely increased? A. Respyratory rate. B. Pulge rate. / Blood pressure.9. Anurse is doing an assessment data while completing an admission for a patient with a history of liver transplant who is receiving cyclosporine (Sandimmune), Prednisone (Orasone), and Azathioprine (Imuran). Which of the following information will give the nurse tfe most attention? ‘The client has a soft non-tender lump in the shoulder. B. An increase cholesterol level. C. Grade 1+ pitting edema in the feet. D. Swollen and pinkish gums noted.10. A client is admitted to the emergency room complaints of a difficulty of breathing and upon auscultation, the nurse noted that the patient has wheezes. An allergic reaction to penicillin was diagnosed. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer first? A.Aminophylline (Theophylline). . Albuterol (Ventolin HFA). C. Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol). D. Pulmicort (Budesonide).11. The nurse is assigned to care fora client with cytomegalovirus retinitis and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome who is receiving foscarnet (Foscavir). The nurse carefully monitors which of the following laboratory test during the treatment with this medication, except? A. Ser B. Sefum calcium. creatinine. rum magnesium. . Serum sodium.12. A client is recently diagnosed with HIV and a highly antiretroviral therapy is started. After the first week of therapy, the patient complains of headaches, dizziness, and nightmares. Which one of the following anti- retroviral drugs is most likely associated with these symptoms? C. Tenofovir. D. Saquinavir.13. Sirolimus (Rapamune) is prescribed to a post-renal transplantation client. Upon the review of the chart, the nurse expects which of the following laboratory results? A. Elevated serum potassium. B. Decreased cholesterol level. C. ElAvated platelet count. “Elevated triglyceride level.14. A post-kidney transplant client went to the health care facility to ask the nurse regarding vaccinations while on Tacrolimus (Prograf) a medication used to prevent organ rejection. Which of the following is an appropriate response of the nurse? A. “Do not skip due doses of vaccination for this can help in your treatment”. B. “You can have live vaccinations even without the approval of the physician”. C. “Inflyénza can happen anytime, so a fu vaccine is a must.” “Do not receive any live vaccinations while on this treatment”.15. A nurse is giving instructions to a client who is receiving Mycophenolate mofetil (CellCept) and Mycophenolic acid (Myfortic) after undergoing a heart transplant. The nurse tells the client to anticipate the following side effects, xcept? . Insomnia. B. Vomiting. C. Hypertension. D. Diarrhea.16. Amikacin (Amikin) is given to a client with E-coli infection. The nurse advises the client to report which of the following symptoms immediately? A. Muscle pain. é Hearing loss.17. Aclient went to the emergency room with complaints of abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea and mucoid stools. Upon the interview of the nurse, the client stated that he is taking Cefixime (Suprax) for the treatment of urinary tract infection. The nurse determines that the client is most likely suffering from? A. Crohn's disease. B. Acute Gastroenteritis. when appendicitis. “Pseudomembranous colitis.18. Amphotericin B (Fungizone) IV is given to a client with aspergillosis, a fungal infection. In order to prevent its side effects, the nurse anticipate administering which of the following prior, except? A fiscrocortisone . Ketoconazole. C. Diphenhydramine. D. Meperidine.19. Anurse is giving instructions to a client taking Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) for the treatment of gonorrhea. The nurse tells the client to? ahepor any history of tendon problems. B. Resume daily exercise such as biking. C. Take an antacid 30 minutes prior. D. Take it with a yogurt as part of the treatment.20. Tetracycline has been prescribed for a client with Chlamydia trachomatis infection. Select the side effect of the medication. Select all that apply? Laosans B. Tremors. C. Urinary frequency. D. Discoloration of the nails. E. Photosensitivity.