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darbym82

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A patient is concurrently taking ciprofloxacin and warfarin. The nurse should monitor the patient for the need to:
 
  1. increase the ciprofloxacin dose.
  2. decrease the warfarin dose.
  3. increase the dose of both drugs.
  4. decrease the dose of both drugs.

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A patient taking ciprofloxacin telephones a nurse and complains of pain above the heel while walking or stretching. The nurse should instruct the patient to:
 
  1. stop the medication for 1 week and start again to see if the symptom recurs.
  2. apply ice and continue the medication for the course.
  3. continue the medication and watch for signs of redness or swelling.
  4. stop the drug and not bear weight on the ankle because of the risk of tendon rupture.


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InfiniteSteez

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

Correct Answer: 2

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4


darbym82

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Gracias!

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