Next-Generation NCLEX Case Study for Pharmacology in LPN/LVN
Single Case Study: Antibiotics (Tetracyclines)
Scenario: A 31-year-old female recently diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia has a planned follow-up visit with her primary care provider today to review her sputum culture report. Based on the report findings, the provider has changed the client’s antibiotic therapy to doxycycline hyclate, a tetracycline antibiotic. You have been asked to provide education on the treatment plan for this client.
SLO/Objective: Plan actions for clients prescribed tetracycline antibiotics.
NGN Item Type: Take Action
Cognitive Skills: Extended Multiple Response
Which teaching regarding the antibiotic therapy will the nurse provide for the client at this time? Select all that apply.
- Determine allergy status.
- Discourage sun exposure.
- Monitor for vaginal yeast infections.
- Evaluate the clients understanding of the medication.
- Teach to take medication with 240 mL of water and food.
- Encourage medications to be taken with milk or dairy products.
- Advise client of decreased effectiveness of the oral contraceptive pill.
