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During therapy with amphotericin B, the nurse will monitor the patient for known adverse effects that would be reflected by which laboratory result?
 
  a. Serum potassium level of 2.7 mEq/L
  b. Serum potassium level of 5.8 mEq/L
  c. White blood cell count of 7000 cells/mm3
  d. Platelet count of 300,000/ microliter

Question 2

A patient with a severe fungal infection has orders for voriconazole (Vfend).
 
  The nurse is reviewing the patient's medical record and would be concerned if which assessment finding is noted?
  a. Decreased breath sounds in the lower lobes
  b. History of cardiac dysrhythmias
  c. History of type 2 diabetes
  d. Potassium level of 4.0 mEq/L


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

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
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