Exam 31: Sulfonamides

The nurse is preparing to give a dose of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX)and learns that the patient takes warfarin (Coumadin).The nurse will request an order for

A child who weighs 10 kg will begin taking oral trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX).The liquid preparation contains 40 mg of TMP and 200 mg of SMX per 5 mL.The nurse determines that the child's dose should be 8 mg of TMP and 40 mg of SMX/kg/day divided into two doses. Which order for this child is correct?

A patient who will begin taking trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX)asks the nurse why the combination drug is necessary.The nurse will explain that the combination is used to

A patient taking trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX)to treat a urinary tract infection complains of a sore throat. The nurse will contact the provider to request an order for which laboratory test(s)?

The nurse is preparing to administer trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX)to a patient who is being treated for a urinary tract infection.The nurse learns that the patient has type 2 diabetes mellitus and takes a sulfonylurea oral antidiabetic drug.The nurse will monitor this patient closely for which effect?

A patient who is taking trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX)calls to report developing an all-over rash.The nurse will instruct the patient to perform which action?

The nurse is preparing to give trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX)to a patient and notes a petechial rash on the patient's extremities.The nurse will perform which action?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving sulfadiazine.The nurse knows that this patient's daily fluid intake should be at least which amount?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is ordered to receive PO trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX)160/800 QID to treat a urinary tract infection caused by E.coli.The nurse will contact the provider to clarify the correct

A female patient who is taking trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ)(Bactrim,Septra)to treat a urinary tract infection reports vaginal itching and discharge.The nurse will perform which action?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is taking trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX).The nurse learns that the patient takes an angiotension-converting enzyme (ACE)inhibitor.To monitor for drug interactions,the nurse will request an order for which laboratory test(s)?

The nurse is counseling a patient who will begin taking a sulfonamide drug to treat a urinary tract infection.What information will the nurse include in teaching?

Which is a characteristic that distinguishes sulfonamides from other drugs used to treat bacterial infection?