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altibaby

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A client with a UTI is experiencing dysuria. The nurse would expect which of the following to be prescribed?
 
  A) Nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin)
  B) Oxybutynin (Ditropan)
  C) Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (Bactrim)
  D) Phenazopyridine (Pyridium)

Question 2

A nurse caring for a client being treated with nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin) for a UTI should ask the client specifically about resolution of which of the following symptoms during ongoing assessment? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Urgency
  B) Frequency
  C) Pressure
  D) Burning during urination
  E) Pain during urination



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Silverbeard98

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
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Phenazopyridine (Pyridium) is a urinary tract analgesic that is useful in treating dysuria caused by a UTI.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, C, D, E
Feedback:
Clinical manifestations of a UTI include urgency, frequency, pressure, burning and pain on urination, and pain caused by spasm in the region of the bladder and the suprapubic area and should be assessed by the nurse during ongoing assessment to determine effectiveness of drug therapy.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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