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kamilo84

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A patient is prescribed an oral fluoroquinolone drug. Which precaution should you follow when administering this drug?
 
  a. Give this drug with food.
  b. Give a full glass of water to drink with this drug.
  c. Give the drug before meals.
  d. Give the drug with a glass of milk.

Question 2

A patient is prescribed azithromycin (Zithromax) 500 mg on the first day and 250 mg for days 2 through 5. Which side effects will you watch for after the patient starts taking this drug? (select all that apply)
 
  a. Increased appetite
  b. Abdominal pain
  c. Constipation
  d. Nausea
  e. Sun sensitivity
  f. Weight gain


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pami445

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, D, E


kamilo84

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

kthug

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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