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hubes95

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on: Jul 11, 2018
A patient has been receiving penicillin, acetaminophen with codeine, and hydrochlorothiazide for 4 days. He now has a urinary tract infection. A sulfonamide has been prescribed to be taken three times per day.
 
  Several hours after the second dose , he complains of pruritus. The nurse observes a generalized erythema and rash. The most appropriate nursing intervention would be to hold a. all medications, and notify the physician of the signs and symptoms.
  b. the penicillin.
  c. the acetaminophen with codeine.
  d. the sulfonamide.

Question 2

Which of the following statements most accurately conveys an aspect of the error theory of aging?
 
  A) Perpetuation of DNA mutations results in organ and system malfunction.
  B) Age-related dysfunction of organs, tissues, and body systems results in mutation of body DNA.
  C) The number of cell divisions is genetically predetermined.
  D) Errors in the function of various organs contribute to changes in the genetic code of various body cells.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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If a patient develops wheals or hives in an allergic reaction to drugs (urticaria), then all medications should be held.

Answer to Question 2

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The error theory of aging proposes that genetic mutations are perpetuated through the aging process, resulting in organ malfunction and eventual decline in body function. Organ malfunction results from, but does not cause, the genetic mutations in question. A genetic predetermination of the number of cell divisions is associated with the programmed theory of aging.


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