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anshika

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The nurse is preparing to administer piperacillin to a patient to treat an infection caused by pseudomonas. The nurse learns that the patient receives corticotropin to treat multiple sclerosis. The nurse will request an order for
 
  a. a different antibiotic.
  b. blood glucose monitoring.
  c. cardiac monitoring.
  d. serum electrolytes.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving desmopressin acetate (DDAVP). Which assessments are important while caring for this patient?
 
  a. Blood pressure and serum potassium
  b. Heart rate and serum calcium
  c. Lung sounds and serum magnesium
  d. Urine output and serum sodium


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

ANS: D
Corticotropin can interact with piperacillin to cause hypokalemia, so serum electrolytes should be monitored. It is not necessary to change the antibiotic. Blood glucose monitoring and cardiac monitoring are not indicated.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Desmopressin is an antidiuretic hormone. The nurse should monitor intake and output as well as serum sodium levels.


anshika

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

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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