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go.lag

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A 70-year-old client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has a respiratory infection being treated with antibiotics. He is also taking oral corticosteroids to assist in decreasing the inflammation in the lungs. The client is prone to:
 
  A) superinfection.
  B) respiratory distress.
  C) nausea and vomiting.
  D) purpura.

Question 2

Gram-negative organisms are the most common cause of:
 
  A) gastrointestinal infections.
  B) respiratory infections.
  C) urinary infections.
  D) skin infections.



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
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Drug therapy can cause defects in the host's response to infection. Steroids, chemotherapy, antimetabolites, and inappropriate or prolonged use of antibiotics can increase the risk of infection.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Feedback:
The most common causes of UTIs are gram-negative organisms.




go.lag

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


TheNamesImani

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

 

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