Comprehensive Multiple Choice Quiz

Which medication is prescribed for a client with a herpes simplex infection?

• Ciprofloxacin

• Acyclovir

• Oseltamivir

• Amoxicillin

Patients with Hepatitis C are at risk for developing which additional type of hepatitis?

• Hepatitis A

• Hepatitis B

• Hepatitis D

• Hepatitis E

A CD4 count below which value indicates a diagnosis of AIDS?

• 800 cells/mm³

• 500 cells/mm³

• 350 cells/mm³

• 200 cells/mm³

What type of precautions should be used for a patient with HIV?

• Airborne

• Droplet

• Contact

• Standard

Which of the following viruses can be prevented with vaccination?

• Herpes Simplex Virus

• Hepatitis C

• Influenza

• Epstein-Barr Virus

A mother calls the clinic and reports her 1-year-old developed a low-grade fever and redness at the injection site after a vaccine. What should the nurse advise?

• Bring the child to the ER immediately

• Apply ice and give acetaminophen

• Give aspirin

• Avoid future vaccines

What should always be available in the room during allergy testing?

• Epinephrine

• Oxygen

• Antihistamines

• Steroids

Which antihistamine may cause drowsiness and should be taken with caution when driving?

• Loratadine

• Cetirizine

• Diphenhydramine

• Fexofenadine

Which of the following are early symptoms of HIV infection?

• Hair loss

• Night sweats and weight loss

• Jaundice and dark urine

• Bone pain

Which of the following is an example of a type II hypersensitivity reaction?

• Asthma

• Contact dermatitis

• Hemolytic anemia

• Anaphylaxis