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Mr3Hunna

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A patient who is taking metronidazole (Flagyl) reports reddish-brown urine. Which action will the nurse take?
 
  a. Obtain an order for BUN and creatinine levels.
  b. Reassure the patient that this is a harmless effect.
  c. Request an order for a urinalysis.
  d. Test her urine for occult blood.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient who is diagnosed with tuberculosis. The patient tells the nurse that the provider plans to order a prophylactic antitubercular drug for family members and asks which drug will be ordered.
 
  The nurse will expect the provider to order which drug?
  a. Isoniazid (INH)
  b. Pyrazinamide
  c. Rifampin (Rifadin)
  d. Streptomycin


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ashely1112

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

ANS: B
Reddish-brown urine is a harmless side effect of metronidazole and is not cause for concern.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
INH is the drug of choice for prophylactic treatment of patients who have had close contact with a patient who has tuberculosis.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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Gracias!

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