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leilurhhh

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A fluoroquinolone (Ciprofloxin) is prescribed for a male patient with a UTI. What should the nurse practitioner teach the patient regarding taking this medication?
 
  A. It must be taken on an empty stomach
  B. Its effectiveness is decreased by antacids, iron, or caffeine ingestion
  C. It may cause a metallic aftertaste
  D. Its effectiveness is not a concern and it can be taken with any medications

Question 2

When evaluating the expected outcome for a hypothyroid elderly patient placed on levothyroxine, the nurse practitioner will
 
  A. Assess a weekly TSH
  B. Assess the TSH in 4-6 weeks
  C. Ask the patient if the symptoms have subsided and adjust dosage accordingly
  D. Decrease the dosage should a cardiac event occur



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leahchrapun

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B




leilurhhh

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Excellent


Kedrick2014

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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