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bobthebuilder

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on: Jul 22, 2018
While receiving an intravenous dose of an antibiotic, levofloxacin, a patient develops severe shortness of breath, wheezing, and severe hypotension. Which action should the nurse take first?
 
  a. Administer epinephrine IM.
  b. Give bolus dose of intravenous fluids.
  c. Stop the infusion of medication.
  d. Prepare for endotracheal intubation.

Question 2

The nurse receives a laboratory report that states her patient's digoxin level is 1.2 mg/mL; therapeutic range for this drug is 0.5 to 2.0 mg/mL. Which action should the nurse take?
 
  a. Notify the prescriber to reduce the dose.
  b. Withhold the next dose of digoxin.
  c. Administer the next dose as prescribed.
  d. Notify the prescribing healthcare provider to increase the dose.


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ynlevi

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


bobthebuilder

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Reply #2 on: Jul 22, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 22, 2018
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