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madam-professor

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The client has a hypersensitivity to penicillin. The nurse anticipates that the drug of choice for this client will be:
 
  a. cefuroxime (Ceftin, Zinacef).
  b. clindamycin (Cleocin).
  c. erythromycin (E-mycin, Ilotycin).
  d. gentamicin SO4 (Garamycin).

Question 2

A client has a bacterial infection and is ordered to receive Zithromax. Based on its half-life, the nurse anticipates giving this drug _____ per day.
 
  a. once
  b. twice
  c. three times
  d. four times


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aidanmbrowne

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

ANS: C
Erythromycin is the drug of choice when penicillin is not an option.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The longer half-life allows for daily dosing and shorter duration of medication.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

cici

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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