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on: Jul 23, 2018
When completing the preadministration assessment for any antitubercular drug, which of the following would the nurse include? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Culture and sensitivity testing
  B) Complete blood count
  C) Family and contacts history
  D) Radiographic studies
  E) Medication history

Question 2

A nurse is preparing to administer ethambutol (Myambutol) to several clients. The nurse would expect to administer the drug cautiously to which clients? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Clients with hepatic impairment
  B) Clients with hypertension
  C) Clients with cataracts
  D) Clients with diabetic neuropathy
  E) Clients with renal impairment


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

Ans: A, B, C, D, E
Feedback:
Preadministration assessment for any antitubercular drug should include culture and sensitivity testing, complete blood count, radiographic studies, medication history, and a family and contacts history for those with active TB.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, C, E
Feedback:
Ethambutol (Myambutol) should be used cautiously in clients with hepatic or renal impairment and in clients with diabetic retinopathy or cataracts.


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