THE COLLEGE OF MAASIN

"Nisi Dominus Frustra"

College of Nursing & Allied Health Sciences
GROUP ACTIVITY

INSTRUCTIONS :

A. ANSWER AND RATIONALIZE. This will be recorded as your quiz. Five (5) points will be given to correct answer and another
five (5) points for the correct rationalization.
B. Each group must also include in the output
1. SAFETY GUIDELINES when giving the drug agents that you are assigned to discuss.
2. SIDE-EFFECTS of such drug agents and its specific NURSING MANAGEMENT
C. Submission will be tomorrow, NOVEMBER 18, 2022 : on or before 4:30 pm to Ms. Isabel Cipres (Mam Sabel).

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( with Names of Group Members and Instructor to whom submitted)

Group 1 : ANTI-NEOPLASTIC DRUGS

1. Chemotherapy dosing is usually based on the total body surface. What should the nurse do before administering chemotherapy?
a. Get the body mass index (BMI).
b. Ask the client about intake and output.
c. Weigh and measure the height of the patient on the day of administration.
d. Ask the client for the height and weight.
ANSWER: ________
RATIONALE : _______
2. The nurse is caring for of a client who is receiving a chemotherapy. Which of the following would be expected as a result of the
massive cell destruction that occurred from the chemotherapy?
a. Leukopenia.
b. Anemia.
c. Thrombocytopenia.
d. Hyperuricemia.
ANSWER: ________
RATIONALE : _______

3. The clinic nurse provides instructions to a client receiving an antineoplastic medication. When implementing the plan, the nurse
tells the client to?
a. To drink beverages containing alcohol in moderate amount during the evening.
b. To avoid hot foods and high fiber rich foods.
c. To take acetylsalicylic acid as needed for headache.
d. To consult with health care providers before receiving immunization.
ANSWER: ________
RATIONALE : _______

4. Nausea and vomiting are frequent adverse effects associated with antineoplastic therapy. What should the nurse advise
clients experiencing these unpleasant adverse effects?
a. Increase intake of dry or high-fiber foods, and foods that have a rough texture.
b. Consider relaxation techniques because these symptoms should improve over time.
c. Use antacids to relieve the irritation to the stomach, which should stop the nausea.
d. Try to maintain hydration and nutrition, which are very important during treatment.
ANSWER: ________
RATIONALE : _______
 THE COLLEGE OF MAASIN
"Nisi Dominus Frustra"
College of Nursing & Allied Health Sciences

Group 2: : ANTI-VIRAL DRUGS

1.Patient X has genital herpes and is using antiviral creams for her condition. Which of the following is a potential side effect of
the medication?
a. Vulvitis
b. Headache
c. Dizziness
d. Staining of the skin
ANSWER: ________
RATIONALE : _______

2. A student nurse administering acyclovir was asked by the clinical instructor on how the drug works. The student nurse would
be correct by stating that this drug works in which way?
a. Unknown; but it is believed to be shedding the protein coat of the virus.
b. It competes with viral receptors found in the host cells
c. It takes away the necessary substances needed by viruses to form DNA chains
d. Trapping the viruses and disintegrating them directly
ANSWER: ________
RATIONALE : _______

3. Which of the following physical assessment findings will alert the nurse for anthelmintic drug toxicity in elderly patients?
a. Muscle strength +2
b. Blunt liver edge upon palpation
c. 10 bowel sounds in one minute on right lower quadrant (RLQ) upon auscultation
d. Non-palpable spleen
ANSWER: ________
RATIONALE: ____

4. Which drug is indicated for threadworm infections?

a. albendazole
b. ivermectin
c. pyrantel
d. mebendazole
ANSWER: ________
RATIO:_____

Group 3 : ANTI-FUNGAL & ANTI-PROTOZOAL DRUGS

1.An eight (8) month old infant is receiving antifungals. Which should be included in the nurse’s health teaching to the
mother?
a. Cover the area of lesions with diaper to prevent additional infection.
b. Make sure area is free from occlusive dressings.
c. Apply more topical cream on draining areas because it is where fungi are most
d. Advise that redness and rashes are negligible side effects of antifungal therapy and should not be a cause of worry.
ANSWER: ________
RATIONALE : _______

2. A patient receiving topical antifungal complains of blisters in her perineum. Which is/are a possible explanation(s) for
this?
a. Fungal infection is not healing.
b. Patient is allergic to the drug.
c. Both A and B
d. None of the above
ANSWER: ________
RATIONALE : _______
 THE COLLEGE OF MAASIN
"Nisi Dominus Frustra"
College of Nursing & Allied Health Sciences
3. Which of the following will alert the nurse for possible adverse effect in patients receiving long-term itraconazole
therapy?
a. Central obesity
b. Cataract
c. Thickening of the skin
d. Pathologic U wave
ANSWER: ________
RATIONALE : _______

4. The nurse is caring for a patient taking antimalarials for prophylaxis while serving in the Peace Corps in Africa. The
patient has taken the medication for 2 months and is continuing to lose significant weight due to the GI effects of the drug.
What recommendations can the nurse make to reduce GI adverse effects and promote healthy nutrition for this patient?
(Select all that apply.)
a. Avoid alcohol.
b. Add extra fat to diet for calories.
c. Take the drug immediately after meals.
d. Eat 5 to 6 small meals a day.
ANSWER: ________
RATIONALE : _______

Group 4 : ANTI INFECTIVE AGENTS

1. . A client has been prescribed ciprofloxacin (Cipro). Important information that the nurse must know includes:
a. This medicine must be taken on an empty stomach to increase absorption.
b. This medicine is classified as an aminoglycoside and is given for systemic bacterial infections.
c. This medicine should be given with an antacid to increase the absorption and effectiveness of the medicine.
d. This medicine should not be given with the ordered multivitamin.
ANSWER: ________
RATIONALE : _______

2. The nurse is administering an anti-infective that is considered to be a bacteriocidal. Before beginning therapy, the
nurse should assess the client for:
a. Any neurologic abnormalities.
b. Cardiac history.
c. Hypersensitivity.
d. Respiratory conditions.
ANSWER: ________
RATIONALE : _______

3. A nurse is preparing to administer a broad-spectrum antibiotic medication to a client. An important nursing intervention
prior to administration regarding anti-infectives is:
a. Obtaining the culture report before starting any medication.
b. Performing a culture within 24 hours after starting the medication.
c. Performing the culture for evidence before administering the first dose of the anti-infective.
d. Administering medicine, and omitting performing cultures.
ANSWER: ________
RATIONALE : _______

4. A client has been discharged with a prescription for penicillin. Discharge instructions includes which of the following?
a. Penicillin can be taken while breastfeeding.
b. The entire prescription must be finished.
c. All penicillin can be taken without regards to eating.
d. Some possible side effects include abdominal pain and diarrhea
ANSWER: ________
RATIONALE : _______