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Themember4

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The nurse is teaching a client about possible adverse reactions that can occur with tetracyclines. The nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the client identifies which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Photosensitivity
  B) Hypoglycemia
  C) Hypotension
  D) Diarrhea
  E) Stomatitis

Question 2

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is prescribed tetracycline. The nurse would be alert for an increased risk of toxicity if the client is taking which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Digoxin (Lanoxin)
  B) Phenytoin (Dilantin)
  C) Vancomycin (Vancocin)
  D) Warfarin (Coumadin)
  E) Carbamazepine (Tegretol)


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Andromeda18

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

Ans: A, D, E
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The nurse should advise the client that nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, epigastric distress, stomatitis, sore throat, skin rashes, and photosensitivity are adverse reactions that may occur with the administration of tetracyclines.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, D
Feedback:
Tetracyclines may increase the risk of toxicity in clients who take digoxin for heart disease and increase the risk of bleeding in clients who take warfarin.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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