An expectant mother is found to have syphilis. Which of the ...

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An expectant mother is found to have syphilis. Which of the following courses of treatment do you most expect to see ordered?
 
  a. penicillin G benzathine IM two doses, 1 week apart
  b. tetracycline four times a day for 2 weeks
  c. erythromycin twice a day for 14 days
  d. a single dose of procaine penicillin G IM daily for 10 days

Question 2

The signs that would lead a nurse to suspect Lanoxin (digoxin) toxicity in an infant would include: (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Pulse of 120
  b. Vomiting
  c. Refusal to nurse
  d. Irregular pulse
  e. Liquid stool

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Answer to Question 1

A

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A Correct. Diagnosing an expectant mother to have syphilis, the nurse will expect immediate treatment to include benzathine penicillin G IM two doses one week apart.
B Incorrect. Diagnosing an expectant mother to have syphilis, the nurse will not expect orders for tetracycline four times a day for 2 weeks.
C Incorrect. Diagnosing an expectant mother to have syphilis, the nurse will not expect orders for erythromycin twice a day for 14 days.
D Incorrect. Diagnosing an expectant mother to have syphilis, the nurse will not expect orders for a single dose of procaine penicillin G IM daily for 10 days.

Answer to Question 2

B, C, D
Vomiting, anorexia, pulse irregularities, and pulse of less than 90 are all indicators of toxicity.